Columbia, Missouri vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 1.1% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $353,891 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Columbia, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  36.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower