What is a pro or con of living in Paradise Valley, Arizonacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 877% more expensive in Paradise Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Paradise Valley, Arizona copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $75,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $271,999 in Paradise Valley, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. PARADISE_VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 262.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $271,999 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
877% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Paradise_Valley, AZ

Compared to Albuquerque, Paradise_Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

262.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

813.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% higher

Commute

24.7% higher

Health

15.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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