Waco, Texas vs. Roswell, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roswell, New Mexico is 9.0% cheaper than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $12,740 in Roswell, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roswell, New Mexico is cheaper than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Roswell
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Roswell, NM
Compared to Waco, Roswell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher