What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $73,119 in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandia Heights, New Mexico.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico is 2.5% cheaper than Sandia Heights, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $73,119 in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandia Heights, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico is cheaper than Sandia Heights, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Placitas (Sandoval County)
than in Sandia Heights, New Mexico

Sandia Heights, NM vs Placitas (Sandoval County), NM

Compared to Sandia Heights, Placitas (Sandoval County) is:

Homeowner

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2.5% lower

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

8.7% lower

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Utilities

4.7% higher

Commute

10.2% higher

Health

0.4% higher

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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