Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 50.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $30,132 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher