Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 55.5% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $101,079 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  78.2% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher