Cost of Living Calculator - Palmdale, California vs Alamogordo, New Mexico


The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 43.8% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $40,467 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Palmdale, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  64.1% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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