Houston, Texas vs. Raton, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raton, New Mexico is 25.9% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,309 in Raton, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raton, New Mexico is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Raton
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Raton, NM
Compared to Houston, Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% higher
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower