What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $183,787 in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico is 14.9% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $183,787 in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Placitas (Sandoval County)
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO vs Placitas (Sandoval County), NM

Compared to Colorado Springs, Placitas (Sandoval County) is:

Homeowner

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14.9% higher

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

50.6% higher

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Utilities

10.7% higher

Commute

4.8% higher

Health

3.0% lower

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Personal

6.0% higher

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