Arvin, California vs. Hobbs, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hobbs, New Mexico is 18.1% cheaper than Arvin, California.

You would need a salary of $40,951 in Hobbs, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvin, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hobbs, New Mexico is cheaper than Arvin, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Hobbs
than in Arvin, California
Arvin, CA vs. Hobbs, NM
Compared to Arvin, Hobbs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower