Elkhart, Indiana vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 13.6% more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $56,821 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Elkhart, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower