Surprise, Arizona vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 31.3% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $39,491 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Surprise, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower