What is a pro or con of living in Colorado Springs, Coloradocompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 42% more expensive in Colorado Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Colorado Springs, Colorado copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $46,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $54,866 in Colorado Springs, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. COLORADO SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 19.3% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $54,866 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Colorado Springs, CO

Compared to Albuquerque, Colorado Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

41.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.9% lower

Commute

6.4% higher

Health

3.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Albuquerque, NM vs. Colorado Springs, CO

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