Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Farmington, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington, New Mexico is 13.8% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $43,117 in Farmington, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, New Mexico is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Farmington
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Farmington, NM
Compared to Albuquerque, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower