Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Albuquerque

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 108.9 → 95.5
Rent Delta: -$782/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + 13% lower cost of living
  • + $782/mo cheaper rent (2BR)

Cons of Moving

  • - $15K lower median salary
  • - Higher violent crime rate
  • - Higher student-teacher ratios
  • - More environmental violations
Dimension
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Albuquerque
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 108.9
RPP 95.5
Albuquerque
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$2,246/mo
$1,464/mo
Albuquerque
💼 Wages
$78,445
$63,240
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
🔒 Crime
2 per 100K
695 per 100K
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
🎓 Schools
11.8:1
14.4:1
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
👶 Childcare
$25,480/yr
N/A
Tie
🌿 Environment
51 violations
7529 violations
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

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