Auburn, Washington vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 31.5% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,483 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Auburn, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% lower