Joshua Tree, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 12.4% cheaper than Joshua Tree, California.

You would need a salary of $43,780 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Joshua Tree, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Joshua Tree, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Joshua Tree, California
Joshua Tree, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Joshua Tree, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower