Vancouver, Washington vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 23.1% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,407 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Vancouver, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.5% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower