Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Saratoga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga, California is 372.9% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $236,454 in Saratoga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
996% more expensive in Saratoga
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Saratoga, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Saratoga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  372.9% 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
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,219.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  65.7% higher
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher