Lansing, Michigan vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 6.0% cheaper than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $47,010 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Lansing, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Lansing, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower