Rancho San Diego, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 39.4% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $42,430 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Rancho San Diego, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower