Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 18.5% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $124,427 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
97% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  79.6% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher