Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 2.5% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $73,100 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% cheaper in College Station
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Albuquerque, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower