Dover, New Jersey vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 37.7% cheaper than Dover, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $31,129 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Dover, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Dover, New Jersey
Dover, NJ vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Dover, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower