St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 1.7% cheaper than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $49,136 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
21% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to St. Joseph, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower