salaryAlbuquerque is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Glendale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,864
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,633
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$79,302
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$387,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$1,612
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$191
👥 People living there
562,218
252,833
Commute to work
22.4 min
27.7 min
College degree
39.2%
24.3%
Own their home
61.8%
57.2%
Below poverty line
15.5%
15.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Glendale cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Glendale to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $63,222 a year gives the same standard of living in Glendale.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Glendale?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $79,302 in Glendale, 7% more in Glendale.