Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 68.9% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $84,471 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Boston
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Albuquerque, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.9% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.0% higher