Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 92.6% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $192,621 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Monterey
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.6% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  291.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  80.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher