Stanwood, Washington vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 30.0% cheaper than Stanwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,004 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Stanwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Stanwood, Washington
Stanwood, WA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Stanwood, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.9% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower