Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Garland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garland, Texas is 9.8% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $49,411 in Garland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garland, Texas is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% more expensive in Garland
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Garland, TX
Compared to Albuquerque, Garland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher