Sun City, Arizona vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 7.1% cheaper than Sun City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $18,588 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Sun City, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, AZ vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Sun City, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower