What is a pro or con of living in Albuquerque, New Mexicocompared to Martinsburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 22% more expensive in Albuquerque.

What salary do I need to live in Albuquerque, New Mexico copmared to Martinsburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Martinsburg, West Virginia should increase to $50,613 in Albuquerque, New Mexico (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MARTINSBURG vs. ALBUQUERQUE
Cost of Living Comparison

Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 1.2% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,613 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia

Martinsburg, WV vs. Albuquerque, NM

Compared to Martinsburg, Albuquerque is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% higher

Commute

4.7% higher

Health

35.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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Martinsburg, WV vs. Albuquerque, NM

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