Provo, Utah vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 16.5% cheaper than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $41,766 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Provo, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower