El Paso, Texas vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 5.1% cheaper than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $71,159 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than El Paso, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Silver City
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to El Paso, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% lower
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher