Bluefield, Virginia vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 27.0% more expensive than Bluefield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,497 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluefield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Bluefield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Bluefield, Virginia
Bluefield, VA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Bluefield, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher