Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Austin, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 19.7% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $40,143 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Austin
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Austin, MN
Compared to Albuquerque, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher