Riverside, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 32.3% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $20,313 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Riverside, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower