Capitan, New Mexico vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 7.2% cheaper than Capitan, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $46,420 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Capitan, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Capitan, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Capitan, New Mexico
Capitan, NM vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Capitan, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower