Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. San Clemente, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Clemente, California is 126.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $147,324 in San Clemente, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Clemente, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
369% more expensive in San Clemente
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. San Clemente, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, San Clemente is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.7% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  366.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher