Side-by-side
Albuquerque vs Houston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Albuquerque, NM59 | Houston, TX57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 57 |
| Affordability | 90 | 89 |
| Housing | 59 | 50 |
| Jobs | 25 | 36 |
| Safety | 33 | 4 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 40 | 69 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,812 | $4,046 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,185 | $1,323 |
| Median home value | $266,700 | $253,400 |
| Median HH income | $65,604 | $62,894 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Population | 562.5K | 2.3M |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 26° | 92° / 45° |
| Sunny days / yr | 291 | 235 |