Cost of Living in Albuquerque
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Albuquerque, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Albuquerque is below the New York City baseline (composite index 54 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)34
Groceries index72
Dining out index64
Transport index40
Utilities index60
Median annual salary$50,000
Minimum wage$12.00/hr
State income tax rate4.90%
Est. monthly childcare$850
Est. monthly healthcare premium$400
YoY inflation2.8%
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