Sterling, Colorado vs. Raton, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raton, New Mexico is 12.4% cheaper than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,812 in Raton, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raton, New Mexico is cheaper than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Raton
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Raton, NM
Compared to Sterling, Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower