What is a pro or con of living in Durango, Coloradocompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 119% more expensive in Durango.

What salary do I need to live in Durango, Colorado copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $65,639 in Durango, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. DURANGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Durango, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durango, Colorado is 31.3% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $65,639 in Durango, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Durango, Colorado is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Durango
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Durango, CO

Compared to Albuquerque, Durango is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

131.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% higher

Commute

23.2% lower

Health

0.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Durango, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Albuquerque, NM vs. Durango, CO

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