Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Socorro, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Socorro, New Mexico is 30.1% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $90,876 in Socorro, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Socorro, New Mexico is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Socorro
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Socorro, NM
Compared to Philadelphia, Socorro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  52.6% lower
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower