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ALBUQUERQUE vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison
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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Houston, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Houston, Texas is
5.2%
more expensive
than Albuquerque, New Mexico.
You would need a salary of
$95,710
in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is
more expensive
than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% more expensive in Houston
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Albuquerque, Houston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
5.2% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
8.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.7% lower
Commute
33.1% higher
Health
19.2% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
3.4% higher
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