Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 68.6% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $84,306 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.6% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  36.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher