Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 99.4% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $179,504 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Irvine
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.4% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  324.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher