Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 18.9% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $59,471 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Albuquerque, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher