Lansing, Michigan vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 15.5% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $92,417 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Lansing, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower