Fairfax, Virginia vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 38.7% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $91,903 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Fairfax, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower