Iowa City, Iowa vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 4.1% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,096 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Iowa City, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower