Salary Comparison
Electrical Engineers: San Antonio vs Albuquerque
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
San Antonio, TX
$102,680/yr
Albuquerque, NM
$143,850/yr
Our recommendation: Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque offers $2,634 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
San Antonio
Albuquerque
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$102,680
$143,850
$41,170
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,246
$8,751
$2,505
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
84
79
+5 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,245
$2,116
+$129
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,220
$1,130
+$90
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,001
$6,635
$2,634
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.78×
4.14×
-1.36×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.