salaryAlbuquerque is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$182
👥 People living there
562,218
243,821
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.6 min
College degree
39.2%
61.9%
Own their home
61.8%
67%
Below poverty line
15.5%
7.3%
Unemployment
5.4%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Scottsdale for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $61,780 | +46% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $78,080 | +36% in Scottsdale |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $47,530 | +25% in Scottsdale |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $59,180 | -22% in Scottsdale |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,230 | $44,950 | +21% in Scottsdale |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $74,590 | +20% in Scottsdale |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $46,830 | +19% in Scottsdale |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $135,670 | +18% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $64,879 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 38% more in Scottsdale.
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