Albuquerque, NM vs Taos, NM

Albuquerque, NM vs Taos, NM: What the data shows

Albuquerque, NM is in Albuquerque, NM while Taos, NM is in Taos, NM — both in the same state. On home prices, Albuquerque, NM is the more affordable option at $278,400 median — $78,800 less than Taos, NM's $357,200. WYLT rates Albuquerque, NM as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Taos, NM as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Taos, NM has the stronger safety profile of the two. Albuquerque, NM has Moderate violent crime and High property crime. Taos, NM has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Albuquerque, NM has Low flood risk and Taos, NM has Low flood risk.

Taos, NM is the more walkable neighborhood. Albuquerque, NM scores 12/100 (car-dependent) versus Taos, NM's 46/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Albuquerque, NM has the higher school rating — Albuquerque, NM rates 7.4/10 and Taos, NM rates 6.7/10.