Bluefield, West Virginia vs. Chama, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chama, New Mexico is 18.6% more expensive than Bluefield, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,294 in Chama, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluefield, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chama, New Mexico is more expensive than Bluefield, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Chama
than in Bluefield, West Virginia
Bluefield, WV vs. Chama, NM
Compared to Bluefield, Chama is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.5% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  30.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower