salaryAlbuquerque is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fremont to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$3,180
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$3,128
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$195,754
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$1,403,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$9,190
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$152
👥 People living there
562,218
228,295
Commute to work
22.4 min
30.3 min
College degree
39.2%
63.9%
Own their home
61.8%
60.8%
Below poverty line
15.5%
5.2%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Fremont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $113,700 | +168% in Fremont |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $123,250 | +99% in Fremont |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $186,610 | +94% in Fremont |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $212,500 | +85% in Fremont |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $132,000 | +80% in Fremont |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $94,310 | +64% in Fremont |
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $149,990 | +58% in Fremont |
| Electrician | $59,120 | $92,830 | +57% in Fremont |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Fremont cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Fremont to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $72,601 a year gives the same standard of living in Fremont.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Fremont?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $195,754 in Fremont, 62% more in Fremont.