Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Buena Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buena Park, California is 69.5% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $84,747 in Buena Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buena Park, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Buena Park
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Buena Park, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Buena Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher