Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 65.9% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $207,324 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Washington
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Albuquerque, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.9% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  51.3% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher