Vacaville, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 32.0% cheaper than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $27,206 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Vacaville, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower