Lovington, New Mexico vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 14.5% more expensive than Lovington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $85,876 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lovington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Lovington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Lovington, New Mexico
Lovington, NM vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Lovington, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher