Whittier, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 39.4% cheaper than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $45,461 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Whittier, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower