New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 10.6% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $214,446 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to New Orleans, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower