Farmington, New Mexico vs. Hobbs, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hobbs, New Mexico is 1.1% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $50,575 in Hobbs, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hobbs, New Mexico is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
5% more expensive in Hobbs
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Hobbs, NM
Compared to Farmington, Hobbs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher