Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 13.8% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $170,650 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Albuquerque, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher