Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Penn Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Penn Valley, California is 39.2% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $69,604 in Penn Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Penn Valley, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Penn Valley
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Penn Valley, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Penn Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  51.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher