Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.3% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $136,024 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
48% more expensive in Chicago
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Albuquerque, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  54.9% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  10.5% higher
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