Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Blue Grass, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Grass, Iowa is 1.0% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $49,504 in Blue Grass, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Grass, Iowa is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Blue Grass
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Blue Grass, IA
Compared to Albuquerque, Blue Grass is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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