Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 11.3% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,977 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Raleigh, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower