Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 252.2% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $176,101 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
582% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  252.2% 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
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  808.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  61.2% higher
  Health
  47.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% higher