Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. San Buenaventura (Ventura), California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is 65.1% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $82,546 in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in San Buenaventura (Ventura)
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA
Compared to Albuquerque, San Buenaventura (Ventura) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.1% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  33.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher