San Francisco, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 62.8% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $279,096 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to San Francisco, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.8% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower