Roswell, New Mexico vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 2.9% more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $51,462 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Alamogordo
than in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Roswell, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower