Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Albuquerque, New Mexico


The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 35.4% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $32,313 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Salinas, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  44.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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