Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 20.5% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $39,972 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Albuquerque, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% higher
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher