Belen, New Mexico vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 16.4% more expensive than Belen, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $58,215 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Belen, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is more expensive than Belen, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Barstow
than in Belen, New Mexico
Belen, NM vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Belen, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher