Cost of living in Alamogordo is 19% lower than in Phoenix (without rent).
Rent in Alamogordo is 38% cheaper than in Phoenix.
Cost of living including rent in Alamogordo is 31% lower than in Phoenix.
Food in Alamogordo is 12% cheaper than in Phoenix.
Transport in Alamogordo is 69% cheaper than in Phoenix.
| Alamogordo | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Alamogordo | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.5 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 50.3 $ | 70.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.96 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.98 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.54 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.99 $ | 2.71 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.7 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.38 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.11 $ | 9.88 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.6 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.87 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.41 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.1 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.55 $ | 9.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.01 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.3 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.6 $ | 14.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 124 $ | 132 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.11 $ | 6.32 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.27 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.11 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ | 2.08 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.7 $ | 163 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 249 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
67.5 $ | 74.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 740 $ | 1,190 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,352 $ | 1,985 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 936 $ | 1,440 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,639 $ | 2,431 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,390 $ | 3,520 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,181 $ | 2,938 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,801 $ | 4,699 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.95 % | 6.64 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.6 $ | 25.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.1 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Haircut | 18 $ | 19.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.4 $ | 88.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58 $ | 49.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,362 $ | 1,116 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,050 $ | 10,377 $ |