Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 33.9% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $401,762 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher