Cost of Living Calculator - Whittier, California vs Alamogordo, New Mexico


The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 50.7% cheaper than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $24,666 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Whittier, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  60.1% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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