Oro Valley, Arizona vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 18.5% cheaper than Oro Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $29,343 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Oro Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Oro Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Oro Valley, Arizona
Oro Valley, AZ vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Oro Valley, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower