Ashland, Illinois vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 19.8% more expensive than Ashland, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,894 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Ashland, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Ashland, Illinois
Ashland, IL vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Ashland, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower