Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 103.8% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $111,896 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Washington
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Alamogordo, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.8% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  349.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  109.8% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher