El Paso, Texas vs. Hobbs, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hobbs, New Mexico is 3.4% cheaper than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,293 in Hobbs, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hobbs, New Mexico is cheaper than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Hobbs
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Hobbs, NM
Compared to El Paso, Hobbs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher