Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. La Selva Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Selva Beach, California is 142.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $182,048 in La Selva Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Selva Beach, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in La Selva Beach
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. La Selva Beach, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, La Selva Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.7% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  447.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  36.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher