Livermore, California vs. Salem, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Mexico is 54.0% cheaper than Livermore, California.

You would need a salary of $22,980 in Salem, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Livermore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Mexico is cheaper than Livermore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% cheaper in Salem
than in Livermore, California
Livermore, CA vs. Salem, NM
Compared to Livermore, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower