Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs Albuquerque, New Mexico


The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 26.1% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $29,580 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Newark, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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