Boise City, Idaho vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 22.1% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $77,940 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Boise City, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% lower
      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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower