salaryAlbuquerque is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Aurora to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,887
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,778
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$100,983
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$274,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
100.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$6,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$117
👥 People living there
562,218
179,898
Commute to work
22.4 min
27.2 min
College degree
39.2%
38.5%
Own their home
61.8%
66.4%
Below poverty line
15.5%
9.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Aurora cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Aurora to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $62,771 a year gives the same standard of living in Aurora.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Aurora?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $100,983 in Aurora, 27% more in Aurora.