Madison, Wisconsin vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 10.5% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $107,456 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Madison, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower