Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs Albuquerque, New Mexico


The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 41.6% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $43,822 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Albuquerque, NM
Compared to San Marcos, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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