Pasadena, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 51.1% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $24,435 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Pasadena, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower