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DesertDweller82 @desertdweller82
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Aug 15, 2022 03:39 PM

Cost of Living in Alamogordo for a Longtime Resident


I’ve lived in Alamogordo for over 20 years now, and I’m curious to get perspectives from others on the current cost of living situation here. As a single person, I make around $45,000 per year working in healthcare, and I own a modest 2-bedroom house. I’d love to hear from people in different circumstances – families, retirees, renters, etc. – about what they’re paying for major expenses like housing, groceries, utilities, transportation, and entertainment. What has your experience been with the affordability of living in Alamogordo compared to other places you’ve lived? I’m also interested in hearing any money-saving tips specific to our area. Thanks in advance for sharing your insights!

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Detailed Price Insights of Abilene, TX

  • Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant – 15.00 $
  • Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course – 25.00 $
  • McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) – 9.50 $
  • Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) – 5.00 $
  • Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) – 4.00 $
  • Cappuccino (regular) – 2.00 $
  • Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) – 1.00 $
  • Water (0.33 liter bottle) – 1.62 $
  • Milk (regular), (1 liter) – 1.01 $
  • Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) – 2.84 $
  • Rice (white), (1kg) – 3.22 $
  • Eggs (regular) (12) – 3.20 $
  • Local Cheese (1kg) – 13.49 $
  • Chicken Fillets (1kg) – 9.90 $
  • Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) – 18.31 $
  • Apples (1kg) – 4.51 $
  • Banana (1kg) – 1.51 $
  • Oranges (1kg) – 5.16 $
  • Tomato (1kg) – 3.47 $
  • Potato (1kg) – 2.41 $
  • Onion (1kg) – 2.62 $
  • Lettuce (1 head) – 2.12 $
  • Water (1.5 liter bottle) – 1.95 $
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) – 11.50 $
  • Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) – 1.77 $
  • Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) – 3.00 $
  • Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) – 9.50 $
  • One-way Ticket (Local Transport) – 1.00 $
  • Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) – 3.00 $
  • Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) – 1.83 $
  • Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) – 29.00 $
  • Gasoline (1 liter) – 0.90 $
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) – 32,778.08 $
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) – 26,088.59 $
  • Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment – 81.33 $
  • Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data – 44.44 $
  • Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) – 71.50 $
  • Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) – 22.00 $
  • Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat – 11.00 $
  • Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child – 1,350.00 $
  • International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child – 6,000.00 $
  • 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) – 53.33 $
  • 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, …) – 60.00 $
  • 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) – 94.00 $
  • 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes – 117.57 $
  • Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre – 1,095.00 $
  • Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre – 850.00 $
  • Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre – 1,300.00 $
  • Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre – 1,100.00 $
  • Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre – 1,399.31 $
  • Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre – 1,184.03 $
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) – 1,800.00 $
  • Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate – 6.44
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