Fountain, Colorado vs. Raton, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raton, New Mexico is 31.9% cheaper than Fountain, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,071 in Raton, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raton, New Mexico is cheaper than Fountain, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Raton
than in Fountain, Colorado
Fountain, CO vs. Raton, NM
Compared to Fountain, Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% higher
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower