Penn Valley, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 28.2% cheaper than Penn Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $35,918 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Penn Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Penn Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Penn Valley, California
Penn Valley, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Penn Valley, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  33.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower