Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Albuquerque, New Mexico


The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 56.8% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $32,429 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Alameda, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower

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