Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Sanford, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, Maine is 5.2% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $52,588 in Sanford, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, Maine is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Sanford
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Sanford, ME
Compared to Albuquerque, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher