Harlingen, Texas vs. Chama, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chama, New Mexico is 16.4% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,204 in Chama, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chama, New Mexico is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Chama
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Chama, NM
Compared to Harlingen, Chama is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher