salaryAlbuquerque is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Atlanta to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,999
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,921
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$92,376
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$439,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
100.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$4,231
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$128
👥 People living there
562,218
505,268
Commute to work
22.4 min
26.5 min
College degree
39.2%
59.2%
Own their home
61.8%
46.4%
Below poverty line
15.5%
16.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Atlanta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $18,460 | -51% in Atlanta |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $79,030 | +27% in Atlanta |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,220 | $119,090 | +21% in Atlanta |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $138,210 | +21% in Atlanta |
| Physician Assistant | $139,920 | $111,810 | -20% in Atlanta |
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $111,410 | +18% in Atlanta |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $46,060 | +18% in Atlanta |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $60,910 | -17% in Atlanta |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Atlanta cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Atlanta to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $62,833 a year gives the same standard of living in Atlanta.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Atlanta?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $92,376 in Atlanta, 20% more in Atlanta.