Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Dauphin Island, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dauphin Island, Alabama is 19.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $119,714 in Dauphin Island, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dauphin Island, Alabama is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Dauphin Island
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Dauphin Island, AL
Compared to Albuquerque, Dauphin Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher