Waconia, Minnesota vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 17.9% cheaper than Waconia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $41,049 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Waconia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Waconia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia, MN vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Waconia, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower