Artesia, New Mexico vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 21.6% more expensive than Artesia, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $182,329 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Artesia, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Artesia, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Artesia, New Mexico
Artesia, NM vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Artesia, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  30.7% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher