Maricopa, Arizona vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 12.3% cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $59,656 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Maricopa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa, AZ vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Maricopa, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower