Watertown, South Dakota vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 12.9% cheaper than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $65,360 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Watertown, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower