Side-by-side
Albuquerque vs Austin
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Albuquerque, NM59 | Austin, TX75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 75 |
| Affordability | 90 | 94 |
| Housing | 59 | 58 |
| Jobs | 25 | 76 |
| Safety | 33 | 58 |
| Climate | 100 | 92 |
| Amenities | 40 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,812 | $3,505 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,185 | $891 |
| Median home value | $266,700 | $512,700 |
| Median HH income | $65,604 | $91,461 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 3.9% |
| Population | 562.5K | 967.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 26° | 96° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 291 | 244 |