Birmingham, Alabama vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 19.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $48,099 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Birmingham, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  211.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  34.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher