Vandalia, Illinois vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 25.6% more expensive than Vandalia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $94,191 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Vandalia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Vandalia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Vandalia, Illinois
Vandalia, IL vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Vandalia, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  37.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher