Population
Tucson
543,348
Albuquerque
562,488
Median Income
Tucson
$54,546
Albuquerque
$65,604
Home Value
Tucson
$242,200
Albuquerque
$266,700
Rent
Tucson
$1,079
Albuquerque
$1,085
Crime Rate
Tucson
N/A
Albuquerque
N/A
Cost of Living
Tucson
99.4
Albuquerque
108.7
Avg Temp
Tucson
N/A
Albuquerque
N/A
Unemployment
Tucson
6.4%
Albuquerque
5.3%
How Similar Are Tucson & Albuquerque?
Albuquerque is Tucson's #2 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Tucson
543,348
Albuquerque
562,488
Both cities have similar populations — Tucson at 543,348 and Albuquerque at 562,488.
Political Leaning
Tucson
41.8%
Albuquerque
38.2%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 9% difference.
Unemployment
Tucson
6.4%
Albuquerque
5.3%
Tucson has a 17% higher unemployment than Albuquerque.
Median Income
Tucson
$54,546
Albuquerque
$65,604
Albuquerque has a 17% higher median income than Tucson.
Home Values
Tucson
$242,200
Albuquerque
$266,700
Both cities have similar home values — just a 9% difference.
Education
Tucson
19.6%
Albuquerque
27.2%
Albuquerque has a 28% higher education than Tucson.
Demographics
Tucson
58.2%
Albuquerque
55.3%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 5% difference.
Cost of Living
Tucson
99.4
Albuquerque
108.7
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 9% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Tucson and Albuquerque share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Albuquerque leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Tucson leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDTucson has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,081 vs $1,185 in Albuquerque (9% lower). Tucson scores 99.4 on the overall cost index (100 = national avg) vs 108.7 in Albuquerque. Tucson has a living wage (1 adult) of $43,724 vs $47,808 in Albuquerque (9% lower).
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Housing Market — Albuquerque leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAlbuquerque has a vacancy rate of 5.7% compared to 8.4% in Tucson. Tucson has a median property tax of $1,771 vs $2,596 in Albuquerque (32% lower). Albuquerque has a owner-occupied of 61.5% compared to 51.7% in Tucson.
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Jobs & Economy — Albuquerque leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAlbuquerque has a per capita income of $39,117 vs $31,152 in Tucson (20% higher). Albuquerque has a unemployment rate of 5.3% compared to 6.4% in Tucson. Albuquerque has a poverty rate of 16.0% compared to 18.8% in Tucson.
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Crime & Safety — Albuquerque leads
Source: FBI UCRAlbuquerque has a property crime clearance of 100.0% compared to 12.4% in Tucson. Albuquerque has a violent crime clearance of 100.0% compared to 30.6% in Tucson.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Albuquerque leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauAlbuquerque has a bachelor's degree or higher of 27.2% compared to 19.6% in Tucson. Albuquerque has a high school diploma or higher of 42.4% compared to 34.6% in Tucson.
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High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAlbuquerque has a population of 562,488, about 1x the size of Tucson (543,348). Tucson skews younger with a median age of 34.6 vs 38.7.
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Tucson
Albuquerque
Healthcare — Tucson leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareTucson: 4 vs Albuquerque: 3 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSTucson has a bicycle of 1.6% compared to 0.9% in Albuquerque. Tucson has a public transit of 2.4% compared to 1.3% in Albuquerque. Albuquerque has a drive alone of 73.2% compared to 69.5% in Tucson.
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