Boston-Cambridge-Newton Albuquerque

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 108.3 → 95.5
Rent Delta: -$1,477/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + 13% lower cost of living
  • + $1477/mo cheaper rent (2BR)

Cons of Moving

  • - $14K lower median salary
  • - Higher violent crime rate
  • - Higher student-teacher ratios
  • - More environmental violations
Dimension
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
Albuquerque
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 108.3
RPP 95.5
Albuquerque
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$2,941/mo
$1,464/mo
Albuquerque
💼 Wages
$77,071
$63,240
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
🔒 Crime
309 per 100K
695 per 100K
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
🎓 Schools
12.1:1
14.4:1
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
👶 Childcare
$20,571/yr
N/A
Tie
🌿 Environment
1106 violations
7529 violations
Boston-Cambridge-Newton

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