Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Lake Bluff, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Bluff, Illinois is 32.6% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $66,300 in Lake Bluff, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Bluff, Illinois is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Lake Bluff
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Lake Bluff, IL
Compared to Albuquerque, Lake Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher