Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 136.8% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $177,588 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in San Jose
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.8% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  393.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  68.9% higher
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher