Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Alabaster, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alabaster, Alabama is 6.2% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $92,896 in Alabaster, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alabaster, Alabama is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
53% more expensive in Alabaster
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Alabaster, AL
Compared to Albuquerque, Alabaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  53.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher