About the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Frisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$2,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$2,299
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$162,004
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$642,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$9,572
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$196
👥 People living there
562,218
219,304
Commute to work
22.4 min
28.6 min
College degree
39.2%
67.5%
Own their home
61.8%
65.9%
Below poverty line
15.5%
3.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Frisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Frisco cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque and Frisco cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Frisco to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $60,949 a year gives the same standard of living in Frisco.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Frisco?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $162,004 in Frisco, 55% more in Frisco.