Salary Comparison
Separating: Phoenix vs Albuquerque
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Phoenix, AZ
$52,390/yr
Albuquerque, NM
$40,010/yr
Our recommendation: Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix offers $184 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Phoenix
Albuquerque
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$52,390
$40,010
+$12,380
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,187
$2,434
+$753
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
79
+21 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,685
$2,116
+$569
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$1,130
+$420
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$502
$318
+$184
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.19×
1.15×
+0.04×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+0
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.