Columbus, Ohio vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 5.1% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $94,583 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Columbus, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher