Alameda, California vs. Socorro, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Socorro, New Mexico is 65.0% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $17,476 in Socorro, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Socorro, New Mexico is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Socorro
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Socorro, NM
Compared to Alameda, Socorro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower