Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Roswell, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roswell, New Mexico is 2.8% cheaper than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $72,869 in Roswell, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roswell, New Mexico is cheaper than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Roswell
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. Roswell, NM
Compared to Alamogordo, Roswell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher