Santa Rosa, California vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 47.9% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $10,416 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Santa Rosa, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower