Farmington, New Mexico vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 0.6% cheaper than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $49,681 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Silver City
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Farmington, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher