Raton, New Mexico vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 28.2% more expensive than Raton, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $1,282 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Raton, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Raton, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Raton, New Mexico
Raton, NM vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Raton, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher