Houston, Texas vs. Farmington, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington, New Mexico is 18.0% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,995 in Farmington, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, New Mexico is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Farmington
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Farmington, NM
Compared to Houston, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower