What is a pro or con of living in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexicocompared to Durango, Colorado?

Transportation is 45% more expensive in Placitas (Sandoval County).

What salary do I need to live in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico copmared to Durango, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in Durango, Colorado should increase to $52,181 in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DURANGO vs. PLACITAS (SANDOVAL COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Durango, Colorado vs. Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico is 4.4% more expensive than Durango, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,181 in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Durango, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico is more expensive than Durango, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
45% more expensive in Placitas (Sandoval County)
than in Durango, Colorado

Durango, CO vs. Placitas (Sandoval County), NM

Compared to Durango, Placitas (Sandoval County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.5% lower

Commute

45.1% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.6% lower

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Durango, Colorado vs. Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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Durango, CO vs. Placitas (Sandoval County), NM

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