Long Beach, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 42.9% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $28,536 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Long Beach, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower