Tempe, Arizona vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 19.4% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $40,320 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Tempe, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower