Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 119.9% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $109,967 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in Bellevue
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to Albuquerque, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.9% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  345.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% lower
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% higher