Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 23.5% cheaper than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $76,495 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Flagstaff, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower