Lawton, Oklahoma vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 22.2% more expensive than Lawton, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $112,431 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Lawton, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Lawton, Oklahoma
Lawton, OK vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Lawton, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  32.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower