Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 11.4% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $83,558 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Battle Creek, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher