Albuquerque, NM vs Westminster, MD

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

Westminster

66.3

#1565 nationally

Albuquerque leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 29.7 min). Westminster leads in median household income ($71,286 vs $54,891). Albuquerque leads in cost of living index (93 vs 115).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Albuquerque, NM Westminster, MD
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1467) 66.3 (#1565)
Population 567,012 20,536
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $348,417 $470,642
Median Household Income $54,891 $71,286
Average Commute 22.8 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 42 38
Crime Level High 6.6
School Rating 4.8 N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+21.0 R+25.0
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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Westminster, MD
D
66.3 Score

Westminster, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$470,642

Population

20,536

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

38

Northeast View Westminster, MD →

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