Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 9.7% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $60,507 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in El Paso
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Albuquerque, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower