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AUSTIN vs. ALBUQUERQUE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Austin, Texas vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is
29.8%
cheaper
than Austin, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$77,889
in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is
cheaper
than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Austin, Albuquerque is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
29.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
44.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
1.9% lower
Commute
18.7% lower
Health
21.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
3.3% lower
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