Irvine, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 49.9% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $115,318 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Irvine, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower