Side-by-side
Albuquerque vs Birmingham
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Albuquerque, NM58 | Birmingham, AL56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 56 |
| Affordability | 95 | 98 |
| Housing | 61 | 61 |
| Jobs | 35 | 37 |
| Safety | 8 | 2 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 54 | 36 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,459 | $3,310 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,054 | $978 |
| Median home value | $305,000 | $130,000 |
| Median HH income | $62,000 | $42,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Population | 562K | 197K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 27° | 91° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 280 | 211 |