Albany-Schenectady-Troy Las Cruces

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 99.6 → 90.2
Rent Delta: -$660/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + 9% lower cost of living
  • + $660/mo cheaper rent (2BR)

Cons of Moving

  • - $11K lower median salary
  • - Higher violent crime rate
  • - Higher student-teacher ratios
  • - More environmental violations
Dimension
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
Las Cruces
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 99.6
RPP 90.2
Las Cruces
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,702/mo
$1,042/mo
Las Cruces
💼 Wages
$70,186
$58,776
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
🔒 Crime
380 per 100K
695 per 100K
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
🎓 Schools
11.7:1
14.4:1
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
👶 Childcare
$13,869/yr
N/A
Tie
🌿 Environment
5270 violations
7529 violations
Albany-Schenectady-Troy

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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)