Lightning Creek, North Dakota vs. Artesia, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Artesia, New Mexico is 7.7% cheaper than Lightning Creek, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $46,168 in Artesia, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lightning Creek, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Artesia, New Mexico is cheaper than Lightning Creek, North Dakota
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
18% cheaper in Artesia
than in Lightning Creek, North Dakota
Lightning Creek, ND vs. Artesia, NM
Compared to Lightning Creek, Artesia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower