Springfield, Illinois vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 20.4% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,340 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Springfield, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% higher
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher