Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Albuquerque

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 100.0 → 95.5
Rent Delta: -$431/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + 4% lower cost of living
  • + $431/mo cheaper rent (2BR)

Cons of Moving

  • - Higher violent crime rate
  • - More environmental violations
Dimension
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton
Albuquerque
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 100.0
RPP 95.5
Albuquerque
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,895/mo
$1,464/mo
Albuquerque
💼 Wages
$64,028
$63,240
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton
🔒 Crime
249 per 100K
695 per 100K
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton
🎓 Schools
13.5:1
14.4:1
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton
👶 Childcare
N/A
N/A
Tie
🌿 Environment
5198 violations
7529 violations
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton

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