salaryAlbuquerque is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Houston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$157
👥 People living there
562,218
2,328,253
Commute to work
22.4 min
27.2 min
College degree
39.2%
36.6%
Own their home
61.8%
42.1%
Below poverty line
15.5%
19.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Houston for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $22,080 | -42% in Houston |
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $59,120 | +39% in Houston |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $157,980 | +38% in Houston |
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $119,600 | +26% in Houston |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $49,670 | -17% in Houston |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,220 | $113,440 | +15% in Houston |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $64,500 | -15% in Houston |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $63,670 | +11% in Houston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Houston cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $61,936 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Houston?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $69,901 in Houston, 5% more in Albuquerque.