salaryAlbuquerque is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$109
👥 People living there
562,218
754,195
Commute to work
22.4 min
26 min
College degree
39.2%
68.4%
Own their home
61.8%
43.7%
Below poverty line
15.5%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $101,090 | +138% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $59,120 | $101,780 | +72% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $102,170 | +65% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $61,500 | +57% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $115,120 | +57% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $146,030 | +54% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $57,280 | +51% in Seattle |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $85,690 | +49% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $69,788 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Seattle?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $133,583 in Seattle, 45% more in Seattle.