Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Albemarle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albemarle, North Carolina is 15.2% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $42,401 in Albemarle, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albemarle, North Carolina is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Albemarle
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Albemarle, NC
Compared to Albuquerque, Albemarle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower