Cost of Living Calculator - Albuquerque, New Mexico vs Watsonville, California


The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 67.1% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $183,786 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs Watsonville, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  36.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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