Brighton, Colorado vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 25.1% cheaper than Brighton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $22,457 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Brighton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Brighton, Colorado
Brighton, CO vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Brighton, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower