🇺🇸 NM, United States · #212 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Albuquerque

9.8% below the United States average

Ranked #212 of 538 cities · More expensive than 60.6% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Albuquerque

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 905/mo USD 679/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 1,576/mo USD 1,182/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-9.8% Affordable
Rent
-12.4% Affordable
Groceries
-5.7% Average
Restaurants
-8.8% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+14.0% Strong

Living in Albuquerque: What to Expect

Albuquerque is affordable by global standards (ranked #212 of 538 cities). It is 9.8% cheaper than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is affordable. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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