Augusta, Georgia vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 14.6% more expensive than Augusta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $57,323 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Augusta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, GA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Augusta, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher