Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Pismo Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pismo Beach, California is 96.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $98,348 in Pismo Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pismo Beach, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
291% more expensive in Pismo Beach
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Pismo_Beach, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Pismo_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.7% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  36.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher