Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Farmington, New Mexico


The cost of living in Farmington, New Mexico is 39.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $125,265 in Farmington, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, New Mexico is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Farmington
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Farmington, NM
Compared to Austin, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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