Carroll, Iowa vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 16.9% more expensive than Carroll, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,430 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Carroll, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Carroll, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Carroll, Iowa
Carroll, IA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Carroll, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  33.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower