Friendswood, Texas vs. Belen, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belen, New Mexico is 28.1% cheaper than Friendswood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,121 in Belen, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Friendswood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belen, New Mexico is cheaper than Friendswood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Belen
than in Friendswood, Texas
Friendswood, TX vs. Belen, NM
Compared to Friendswood, Belen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower