Cost of Living Calculator - Albuquerque, New Mexico vs South Pasadena, California


The cost of living in South Pasadena, California is 146.6% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $147,956 in South Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Pasadena, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
396% more expensive in South Pasadena
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs South Pasadena, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, South Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  146.6% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  491.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  78.1% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher

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