Cost of Living Calculator - Albuquerque, New Mexico vs Kansas, Illinois


The cost of living in Kansas, Illinois is 25.8% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $57,901 in Kansas, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas, Illinois is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Kansas
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs Kansas, IL
Compared to Albuquerque, Kansas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  38.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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