Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Eureka, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eureka, California is 13.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $85,242 in Eureka, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eureka, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Eureka
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Eureka, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Eureka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  47.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher