Raton, New Mexico vs. Midland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Texas is 29.5% more expensive than Raton, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $142,472 in Midland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Raton, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Texas is more expensive than Raton, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Midland
than in Raton, New Mexico
Raton, NM vs. Midland, TX
Compared to Raton, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher