Capitan, New Mexico vs. Fountain, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain, Colorado is 30.5% more expensive than Capitan, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $65,264 in Fountain, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Capitan, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain, Colorado is more expensive than Capitan, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Fountain
than in Capitan, New Mexico
Capitan, NM vs. Fountain, CO
Compared to Capitan, Fountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower