Alamogordo, NM Cost of Living


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Alamogordo cost of living score
75.2
Less expensive
24.8% lower
than the US average
14.9% lower
than the New Mexico average
Alamogordo, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.8% lower than the U.S. average and 14.9% higher than the average for New Mexico.

Alamogordo, NM

Housing costs in Alamogordo?
A typical home costs $192,200, which is 43.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.0% less expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alamogordo costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Alamogordo?
To live comfortably in Alamogordo, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $36,720 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alamogordo?
The cost of living in Alamogordo, NM is relatively low compared to other parts of the US. The median home value is $126,600 and the median list price per square foot is $83, significantly lower than the national average. Additionally, housing costs account for only about 22% of the total cost of living in Alamogordo, meaning that other amenities such as food and transportation are also very affordable. The overall cost of living in Alamogordo is 11% lower than the state average which makes it an attractive option for many people looking to live and work in this area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlamogordoNew MexicoUnited States
  75.288.4100.0
  92.293.3100
  86.882.6100.0
  50.184.3100.0
  $192,200$267,100$338,100
  101.9%100.4%100.0%
  64.584.6100.0
  77.785.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Over 10 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Over 12 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  More

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