Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Sterling, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Colorado is 11.0% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $66,740 in Sterling, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Colorado is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Sterling
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Sterling, CO
Compared to Albuquerque, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower