Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Albuquerque

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 103.6 → 95.5
Rent Delta: -$317/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + 8% lower cost of living
  • + $317/mo cheaper rent (2BR)

Cons of Moving

  • - $7K lower median salary
  • - Higher violent crime rate
  • - More environmental violations
Dimension
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
Albuquerque
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 103.6
RPP 95.5
Albuquerque
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,781/mo
$1,464/mo
Albuquerque
💼 Wages
$69,996
$63,240
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
🔒 Crime
276 per 100K
695 per 100K
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
🎓 Schools
14.6:1
14.4:1
Albuquerque
👶 Childcare
$12,257/yr
N/A
Tie
🌿 Environment
2825 violations
7529 violations
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

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