Wichita Falls, Texas vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 19.9% more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,960 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Falls, TX vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Wichita Falls, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  38.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher