Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 42.5% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $101,183 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Austin
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Albuquerque, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher