Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Prestonsburg, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prestonsburg, Kentucky is 3.9% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $51,962 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prestonsburg, Kentucky is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% more expensive in Prestonsburg
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. Prestonsburg, KY
Compared to Alamogordo, Prestonsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% higher
      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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower