Socorro, New Mexico vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 6.0% more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $52,997 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Socorro, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Silver City
than in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro, NM vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Socorro, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% higher
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher