Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 13.6% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,476 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Worcester, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower