What is a pro or con of living in Socorro, New Mexicocompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Socorro.

What salary do I need to live in Socorro, New Mexico copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $62,000 in State College, Pennsylvania could decrease to $45,327 in Socorro, New Mexico (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STATE COLLEGE vs. SOCORRO
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Socorro, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Socorro, New Mexico is 26.9% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,327 in Socorro, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Socorro, New Mexico is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Socorro
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Socorro, NM

Compared to State College, Socorro is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

59.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.6% higher

Commute

7.3% lower

Health

32.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.9% lower

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Socorro, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Socorro, NM

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