Damascus, Maryland vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 28.3% cheaper than Damascus, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $71,665 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Damascus, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Damascus, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Damascus, Maryland
Damascus, MD vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Damascus, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower