Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Meridian, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Colorado is 57.9% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $91,599 in Meridian, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Colorado is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Meridian
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Meridian, CO
Compared to Albuquerque, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.9% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher