Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 5.4% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $37,943 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
8% more expensive in Tucson
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Albuquerque, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher