What is a pro or con of living in Albuquerque, New Mexicocompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 52% cheaper in Albuquerque.

What salary do I need to live in Albuquerque, New Mexico copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $260,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $156,760 in Albuquerque, New Mexico (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. ALBUQUERQUE
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 39.7% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $156,760 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Albuquerque, NM

Compared to Washington, Albuquerque is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

63.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.3% lower

Commute

33.9% lower

Health

16.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Albuquerque, NM

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