Sunnyvale, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 67.6% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $35,608 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Sunnyvale, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower