Cost of Living Calculator - Albuquerque, New Mexico vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 20.8% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $60,407 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs Desert_Hot_Springs, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Desert_Hot_Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  61.4% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.