State College, Pennsylvania vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 26.4% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $36,803 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to State College, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower