Lewiston, Maine vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 5.5% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $84,367 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Lewiston, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower