What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $126,109 in Morganton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Morganton, North Carolina is 31.8% cheaper than Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $126,109 in Morganton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Morganton, North Carolina is cheaper than Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Morganton
than in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico

Placitas (Sandoval County), NM vs Morganton, NC

Compared to Placitas (Sandoval County), Morganton is:

Homeowner

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31.8% lower

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Food

7.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

61.3% lower

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

19.8% lower

Health

58.6% higher

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Personal

5.7% lower

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