Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 0.9% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $49,559 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Barstow
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher