Cedar Rapids

Iowa

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Albuquerque

New Mexico

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What Stands Out

A quick read on this comparison

Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.

Best for affordability: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, Iowa looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.

Biggest tradeoff: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, Iowa is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on sunshine.

Potential dealbreaker: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.

Comparison Matrix

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General Info
Population130,405559,121
Population DensityN/A3.0k /sq mi
Elevation810 ft(247 m)4,957 ft(1,511 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$202,097
$335,186
Median Rent
$1,094
$1,474
Median Income$66,895$61,503
Rent Burden20%29%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days291 days/yr353 days/yr
Avg. High60°F71°F
Comfort Score44/100Challenging53/100Mixed
Temp Swing55°F48°F
Annual Rainfall35"(89 cm)9"(23 cm)
Annual Snowfall11"(28 cm)6"(15 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 39 (Avg)0 days > 100
AQI 45 (Avg)16 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk Score4045
Transit Score2451
Safety Score71 / 10040 / 100
School Rating5.9/106/10
Flood Risk (FEMA)N/A
minimalMinimal Risk
Fire Risk (FEMA)N/A
minimalMinimal
Internet Access
Fiber: 12%Cable: 97%
Fiber: 1%Cable: 99%
Demographics
Median Age37 years38 years
College Educated33%38%
Remote Workers11%11%
Nature Access
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