Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Carson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson, California is 65.0% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $82,489 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Carson
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Carson, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  72.4% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher