What is a pro or con of living in Albuquerque, New Mexicocompared to Bethesda, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 71% cheaper in Albuquerque.

What salary do I need to live in Albuquerque, New Mexico copmared to Bethesda, Maryland?

A salary of $150,000 in Bethesda, Maryland could decrease to $72,524 in Albuquerque, New Mexico (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BETHESDA vs. ALBUQUERQUE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bethesda, Maryland vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 51.7% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $72,524 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Bethesda, Maryland

Bethesda, MD vs. Albuquerque, NM

Compared to Bethesda, Albuquerque is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

18.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

76.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% lower

Commute

30.6% lower

Health

8.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% lower

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Bethesda, Maryland vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bethesda, MD vs. Albuquerque, NM

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