What is a pro or con of living in Santa Clarita, Californiacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 146% more expensive in Santa Clarita.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Clarita, California copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $68,411 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $111,130 in Santa Clarita, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. SANTA CLARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 62.4% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $111,130 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Santa Clarita, CA

Compared to Albuquerque, Santa Clarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

168.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.5% higher

Commute

39.5% higher

Health

15.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Albuquerque, NM vs. Santa Clarita, CA

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