Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, Virginia vs Chama, New Mexico


The cost of living in Chama, New Mexico is 36.3% cheaper than Washington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,742 in Chama, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chama, New Mexico is cheaper than Washington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Chama
than in Washington, Virginia
Washington, VA vs Chama, NM
Compared to Washington, Chama is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower

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