Lakeside, Montana vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 28.8% cheaper than Lakeside, Montana.

You would need a salary of $64,094 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeside, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Lakeside, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Lakeside, Montana
Lakeside, MT vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Lakeside, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower