salaryAlbuquerque is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Austin to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,932
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,941
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$101,010
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$555,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
98.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$8,024
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$134
👥 People living there
562,218
979,539
Commute to work
22.4 min
23.7 min
College degree
39.2%
59.6%
Own their home
61.8%
43.4%
Below poverty line
15.5%
12%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Austin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $58,830 | +39% in Austin |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $153,330 | +34% in Austin |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $80,460 | +30% in Austin |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $27,260 | -28% in Austin |
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $117,850 | +25% in Austin |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $61,270 | -19% in Austin |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $45,820 | +17% in Austin |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $50,260 | -16% in Austin |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Austin cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in Austin to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $61,582 a year gives the same standard of living in Austin.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Austin?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $101,010 in Austin, 27% more in Austin.