What is a pro or con of living in Albuquerque, New Mexicocompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 49% cheaper in Albuquerque.

What salary do I need to live in Albuquerque, New Mexico copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $90,000 in Bellingham, Washington could decrease to $66,331 in Albuquerque, New Mexico (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.

BELLINGHAM vs. ALBUQUERQUE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 26.3% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,331 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Albuquerque, NM

Compared to Bellingham, Albuquerque is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

52.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

39.5% higher

Commute

9.0% higher

Health

17.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bellingham, WA vs. Albuquerque, NM

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