Newton, Iowa vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 22.0% more expensive than Newton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Newton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Newton, Iowa
Newton, IA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Newton, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower