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ALBUQUERQUE vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
124.1%
more expensive
than Albuquerque, New Mexico.
You would need a salary of
$134,471
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
more expensive
than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
124.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
16.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
347.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.8% lower
Commute
23.6% higher
Health
36.8% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
7.6% higher
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