Albuquerque Metro Area, NM Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
$4,650 / month
for a family, 13.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $55,800 for the year for a family.
$3,133 / month
for a single person, 34.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $37,600 for the year for a single person.

Albuquerque cost of living score
91.3
Less expensive
8.7% lower
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the New Mexico average
Albuquerque New Mex Metro Area, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.7% lower than the U.S. average and 3.3% lower than the average for New Mexico.

Albuquerque Metro Area, NM

Housing costs in Albuquerque?
A typical home costs $291,900, which is 13.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.3% more expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Albuquerque costs $1,140 per month, which is 20.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.5% more than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Albuquerque?
To live comfortably in Albuquerque New Mex Metro Area, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $55,800 for a family, and $37,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Albuquerque?
The cost of living in the Albuquerque, NM Metro Area is relatively low compared to the national average. The median house value in the area is $291,900, which is much lower than the US average house value of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living index for this region is 91.3 while the US average cost of living index stands at 100. This means that one can enjoy a decent quality of life on a smaller budget compared to other places in the United States.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesAlbuquerqueNew MexicoUnited States
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  94.5  Unlock100.0
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  100.7  Unlock100.0
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  101.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I was born in Santa Fe NM in 1969. My father is a retired Army officer, so at 12 years old we moved to El Paso. Then California, then Huntsville Alabama. I moved to  More

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