Elk City, Oklahoma vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 1.6% more expensive than Elk City, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $50,783 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk City, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is more expensive than Elk City, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Silver City
than in Elk City, Oklahoma
Elk City, OK vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Elk City, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher