Brookings, South Dakota vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 8.1% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $81,071 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Brookings, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  49.0% higher
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower