| | Albuquerque, NM | Los Angeles, CA | United States |
| Overall | 92.0 | 161.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.0 | 104.1 | 100 |
| Health | 79.8 | 90.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 88.2 | 302.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $308,100 | $912,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,720.0% | 9,370.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 89.4 | 165.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 103.9 | 133.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Albuquerque 
253 Reviews
We made reservations for hotel and flights for a convention located in Old Town Albuquerque NM. When preparing for our trip we found that the city of Albuquerque has no More
i'm from albuquerque. born here, raised in denver, moved back at 11. it's cool, there's a lot of great restaurants, the people are friendly, the vibe is laid-back, it's More
I love Albuquerque! It’s an interesting place with a lot of history and interesting things to More
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Reviews for Los Angeles 242 Reviews
If I could give this place negative five stars, I would. Most of the people here are a giant waste of time. They are liars, manipulators, psychopaths, and sociopaths. More
Even with the high costs of living and the sooty air, I feel there is no other place in USA that has access to oceans and beaches, cultural and recreational More
Ahhh where to begin? Long summary so bare with me. Born and raised in this ****hole, after 25 years finally getting close to be able to move state as I dreamed, as I've More
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