Median Home Price
$339,864.74
Median Rent
$1,477.86/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.2
Property Tax RateTIE
0.80%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+1.5%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+7.6%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$204,833
Median Home PriceBETTER
$285,597.84
Median RentBETTER
$1,459.16/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
16.3
Property Tax RateTIE
0.80%
Price Change (1Y)
-0.8%
Price Change (5Y)
-3.8%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$123,356
Key Differences
Home Prices
Albuquerque's median home price of $339,864.74 is higher than Las Cruces's $285,597.84 by 19%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Albuquerque costs $1,477.86/mo compared to $1,459.16/mo in Las Cruces—a difference of $18.7/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.