Amarillo, Texas vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 16.7% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,861 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Amarillo, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher