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 $42,272 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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  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
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  9.5% lower
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