Lakewood, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 42.0% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $43,514 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Lakewood, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower