Boulder, Colorado vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 45.8% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $32,506 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Boulder, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower