What is a pro or con of living in El Monte, Californiacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 123% more expensive in El Monte.

What salary do I need to live in El Monte, California copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $30,700 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $48,484 in El Monte, California (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. EL MONTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. El Monte, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Monte, California is 57.9% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $48,484 in El Monte, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in El Monte
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. El Monte, CA

Compared to Albuquerque, El Monte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

154.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% higher

Commute

79.4% higher

Health

8.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. El Monte, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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