salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Garland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,813
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,752
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$82,311
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$270,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$4,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$194
👥 People living there
562,218
246,844
Commute to work
22.4 min
29.7 min
College degree
39.2%
25.4%
Own their home
61.8%
61.6%
Below poverty line
15.5%
13%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Garland cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque and Garland cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Garland to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $60,949 a year gives the same standard of living in Garland.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Garland?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $82,311 in Garland, 10% more in Garland.