Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Socorro, New Mexico


The cost of living in Socorro, New Mexico is 40.4% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,685 in Socorro, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Socorro, New Mexico is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Socorro
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Socorro, NM
Compared to Bellingham, Socorro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.8% higher
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower

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