salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Albuquerque to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,401
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,284
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$73,680
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$291,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,678
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$94
👥 People living there
189,247
562,218
Commute to work
22.2 min
22.4 min
College degree
23.6%
39.2%
Own their home
50.7%
61.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
15.5%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Albuquerque for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Albuquerque | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $42,420 | -31% in Albuquerque |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $59,120 | -24% in Albuquerque |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $96,040 | +19% in Albuquerque |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $123,700 | +17% in Albuquerque |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $95,900 | +16% in Albuquerque |
| Civil Engineer | $94,450 | $105,080 | +11% in Albuquerque |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,090 | $140,950 | +11% in Albuquerque |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,060 | $34,160 | +10% in Albuquerque |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Albuquerque cheaper to live in?
Akron and Albuquerque cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Albuquerque to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $61,398 a year gives the same standard of living in Albuquerque.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Albuquerque?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $73,680 in Albuquerque, 30% more in Albuquerque.