Cortez, Colorado vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 9.0% cheaper than Cortez, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $68,246 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Cortez, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Cortez, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Silver City
than in Cortez, Colorado
Cortez, CO vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Cortez, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher