Sterling, Virginia vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 31.5% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $89,020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Sterling, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower