Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 11.9% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $55,954 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Alamogordo, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher