Edwardsville, Illinois vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 2.4% cheaper than Edwardsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $31,243 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Edwardsville, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville, IL vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Edwardsville, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower