Athens, Ohio vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 14.4% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $40,025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Athens, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher