Fort Worth, Texas vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 9.4% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $226,547 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Fort Worth, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower