Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 16.2% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $71,265 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Colorado Springs, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher