| | Albuquerque, NM | Tempe, AZ | United States |
| Overall | 92.0 | 113.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.0 | 98.1 | 100 |
| Health | 79.8 | 92.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 88.2 | 138.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $308,100 | $426,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,720.0% | 10,120.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 89.4 | 108.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 103.9 | 105.7 | 100 |
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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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Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards More
Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January More
I love the sun, but this area is 110+ from May through November! Each year the hot weather gets hotter and the season gets longer. And it doesn't matter that there is More
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