Junction City, Kansas vs. Thoreau, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thoreau, New Mexico is 13.9% cheaper than Junction City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $22 in Thoreau, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Junction City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thoreau, New Mexico is cheaper than Junction City, Kansas
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
50% cheaper in Thoreau
than in Junction City, Kansas
Junction City, KS vs. Thoreau, NM
Compared to Junction City, Thoreau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower