Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 14.3% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $34,273 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Silver City
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Albuquerque, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% lower
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher