Alpine, Texas vs. Capitan, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Capitan, New Mexico is 5.6% cheaper than Alpine, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,212 in Capitan, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Capitan, New Mexico is cheaper than Alpine, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Capitan
than in Alpine, Texas
Alpine, TX vs. Capitan, NM
Compared to Alpine, Capitan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher