Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 47.4% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $73,678 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher