Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 25.6% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $61,030 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Salt Lake City, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower