Sacramento, California vs. Roswell, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roswell, New Mexico is 41.0% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $44,285 in Roswell, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roswell, New Mexico is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Roswell
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Roswell, NM
Compared to Sacramento, Roswell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% lower
      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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower