Tumwater, Washington vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 32.2% cheaper than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,899 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Tumwater, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower