Socorro, New Mexico vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 20.6% more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $60,286 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Socorro, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in College Station
than in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro, NM vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Socorro, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% higher
      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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower