Pontiac, Illinois vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 2.1% more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,036 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Alamogordo
than in Pontiac, Illinois
Pontiac, IL vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Pontiac, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% higher
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower