Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 16.0% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $41,989 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Lafayette, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower