San Tan Valley, Arizona vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 15.8% cheaper than San Tan Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $63,114 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Tan Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than San Tan Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in San Tan Valley, Arizona
San Tan Valley, AZ vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to San Tan Valley, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower