Asheville, North Carolina vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 14.1% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,234 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Asheville, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  35.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower