Albuquerque, NM vs Marlborough, MA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Albuquerque

67

#1467 nationally

vs

Marlborough

63.9

#1732 nationally

Marlborough leads in median household income ($94,199 vs $54,891). Albuquerque leads in cost of living index (93 vs 137). Albuquerque leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 30.9 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Albuquerque, NM Marlborough, MA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1467) 63.9 (#1732)
Population 567,012 41,179
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $348,417 $585,835
Median Household Income $54,891 $94,199
Average Commute 22.8 min 30.9 min
Walk Score 42 41
Crime Level High 11.5
School Rating 4.8 N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 137
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+21.0 D+39.5
Albuquerque, NM
D+
67 Score

Albuquerque, NM

Land of Enchantment living

Median Home

$348,417

Population

567,012

Crime

High

Schools

C

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Marlborough, MA
D
63.9 Score

Marlborough, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$585,835

Population

41,179

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

41

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