Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 34.4% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $134,361 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Albuquerque, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher