Wallace, Idaho vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 20.6% more expensive than Wallace, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $20,499 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Wallace, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Wallace, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Wallace, Idaho
Wallace, ID vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Wallace, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% higher
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher