Salem, Oregon vs. Hobbs, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hobbs, New Mexico is 22.7% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $38,672 in Hobbs, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hobbs, New Mexico is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Hobbs
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Hobbs, NM
Compared to Salem, Hobbs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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