Seattle, Washington vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 45.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $121,752 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Seattle, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.3% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower