Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Grand Prairie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Prairie, Texas is 11.3% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $50,105 in Grand Prairie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Prairie, Texas is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% more expensive in Grand Prairie
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Grand Prairie, TX
Compared to Albuquerque, Grand Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher