What is a pro or con of living in Albuquerque, New Mexicocompared to San Jose, California?

Median Home Cost is 73% cheaper in Albuquerque.

What salary do I need to live in Albuquerque, New Mexico copmared to San Jose, California?

A salary of $70,000 in San Jose, California could decrease to $29,563 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.

SAN JOSE vs. ALBUQUERQUE
Cost of Living Comparison

San Jose, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 57.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $29,563 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in San Jose, California

San Jose, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM

Compared to San Jose, Albuquerque is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

79.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% higher

Commute

40.8% lower

Health

25.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% lower

Cost of Food

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San Jose, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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