What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $106,168 in Paradise town (Butte County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Paradise town (Butte County), California is 41.5% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $106,168 in Paradise town (Butte County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Paradise town (Butte County), California is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Paradise town (Butte County)
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico

Alamogordo, NM vs Paradise Town (Butte County), CA

Compared to Alamogordo, Paradise Town (Butte County) is:

Homeowner

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41.5% higher

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

120.3% higher

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Utilities

5.0% higher

Commute

46.7% higher

Health

39.2% higher

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Personal

6.8% higher

Cost of Food

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