Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 94.1% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $194,053 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.1% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  238.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  84.9% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher