What is a pro or con of living in Salem, Arkansascompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 36% cheaper in Salem.

What salary do I need to live in Salem, Arkansas copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico could decrease to $42,952 in Salem, Arkansas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Salem, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Arkansas is 14.1% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $42,952 in Salem, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Salem, Arkansas is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Salem
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Salem, AR

Compared to Albuquerque, Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.8% higher

Commute

15.0% lower

Health

13.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Salem, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Albuquerque, NM vs. Salem, AR

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