Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs White Sands, New Mexico


The cost of living in White Sands, New Mexico is 48.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,752 in White Sands, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, White Sands, New Mexico is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in White Sands
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs White Sands, NM
Compared to Seattle, White Sands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.2% higher
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower

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