How expensive is Albuquerque compared to the rest of United States?

Albuquerque ranks #185 out of 577 cities globally. It is 18.7% cheaper than the United States average, based on 82 cities. The rent index is 30.1 and local purchasing power is 160.2.

What is the average rent in Albuquerque?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Albuquerque city centre costs approximately USD 1,167 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,118 (saving 4%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,300.

Is Albuquerque affordable to live in?

Albuquerque is expensive by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is strong.

🇺🇸 NM, United States · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Albuquerque

18.7% onder het United States-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #185 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 67.9% van de steden wereldwijd

-18.7%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-27.1%

Huur

-7.0%

Boodschappen

+11.1%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Albuquerque

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 1,167/mo	USD 1,118/mo	4%
3-Kamer	USD 2,300/mo	USD 1,976/mo	14%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★★ High Confidence

Albuquerque has a cost of living index of 46.9 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.

46.9

Index

Sources

2.1

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

48.1

Expatistan

46.0

LivingCost

46.7

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-18.7% Affordable

Huur

-27.1% Very affordable

Boodschappen

-7.0% Average

Restaurants

-16.7% Affordable

Koopkracht

+11.1% Strong

Wonen in Albuquerque: Wat te Verwachten

Albuquerque is expensive naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #185 van 577 steden). 18.7% goedkoper dan het United States-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 82 steden.

Boodschappen zijn average, terwijl uit eten affordable is. Rent biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Groceries het duurst is.

De lokale koopkracht is sterk: inwoners kunnen meer goederen en diensten betalen dan in de meeste steden.