Long Beach, California vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 53.6% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $37,159 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Long Beach, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  59.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower