Wheeling, West Virginia vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 19.5% more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $101,553 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling, WV vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Wheeling, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower