Mountain View, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 67.4% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $66,113 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Mountain View, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower