What is a pro or con of living in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexicocompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 99% more expensive in Placitas (Sandoval County).

What salary do I need to live in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $180,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $208,492 in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICAGO vs. PLACITAS (SANDOVAL COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico is 15.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $208,492 in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Placitas (Sandoval County)
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Placitas (Sandoval County), NM

Compared to Chicago, Placitas (Sandoval County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

89.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.2% higher

Commute

28.0% lower

Health

9.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Chicago, Illinois vs. Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico

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