Champaign, Illinois vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $91,717 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Champaign, 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher