Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Fort Irwin, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Irwin, California is 25.6% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $62,775 in Fort Irwin, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Irwin, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Fort Irwin
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Fort Irwin, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Fort Irwin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher