Detroit, Michigan vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 2.4% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $25,592 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
330% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Detroit, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  49.9% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher