Des Moines, Iowa vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 6.1% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,426 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Des Moines, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  4.3% higher
Cost of Food
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