Abilene, Texas vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 6.8% cheaper than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,233 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Abilene, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Abilene, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower