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


The cost of living in Mojave, California is 2.5% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $73,100 in Mojave, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mojave, California is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Mojave
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs Mojave, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Mojave is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% lower
      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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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