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CHICAGO vs. ALBUQUERQUE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Chicago, Illinois vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is
15.5%
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$84,544
in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Chicago, Albuquerque is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
11.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.7% higher
Commute
35.5% lower
Health
9.3% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
9.5% lower
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