What is a pro or con of living in Albuquerque, New Mexicocompared to Somerville, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 59% cheaper in Albuquerque.

What salary do I need to live in Albuquerque, New Mexico copmared to Somerville, Massachusetts?

A salary of $225,000 in Somerville, Massachusetts could decrease to $124,878 in Albuquerque, New Mexico (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOMERVILLE vs. ALBUQUERQUE
Cost of Living Comparison

Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 44.5% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $124,878 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Somerville, Massachusetts

Somerville, MA vs. Albuquerque, NM

Compared to Somerville, Albuquerque is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.0% lower

Commute

16.2% lower

Health

10.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

22.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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Somerville, MA vs. Albuquerque, NM

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