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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: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.

Biggest tradeoff: Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on daily convenience, 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
Population623,747559,121
Population Density4.5k /sq mi3.0k /sq mi
Elevation2,001 ft(610 m)4,957 ft(1,511 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$420,781
$335,186
Median Rent
$1,694
$1,474
Median Income$66,356$61,503
Rent Burden31%29%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days240 days/yr353 days/yr
Avg. High82°F71°F
Comfort Score45/100Mixed53/100Mixed
Temp Swing49°F48°F
Annual Rainfall4"(10 cm)9"(23 cm)
Annual Snowfall0"(0 cm)6"(15 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 34 (Avg)44 days > 100
AQI 45 (Avg)16 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk Score6545
Transit Score6851
Safety Score64 / 10040 / 100
School Rating5.2/106/10
Flood Risk (FEMA)
minimalMinimal Risk
minimalMinimal Risk
Fire Risk (FEMA)
minimalMinimal
minimalMinimal
Internet Access
Fiber: 22%Cable: 96%
Fiber: 1%Cable: 99%
Demographics
Median Age38.1 years38 years
College Educated26%38%
Remote Workers9%11%
Nature Access
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