Tacoma, Washington vs. Belen, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belen, New Mexico is 34.5% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,754 in Belen, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belen, New Mexico is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Belen
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Belen, NM
Compared to Tacoma, Belen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.7% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower