Chelsea, Massachusetts vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 30.0% cheaper than Chelsea, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,977 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Chelsea, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Chelsea, Massachusetts
Chelsea, MA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Chelsea, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% lower
      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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% lower