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Cost of Living in Albuquerque, NM

Population: 562,488 | New Mexico

88
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Albuquerque is 12% less expensive than the national average.

82
Housing
87
Home Values
94
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$65,604
vs US Median ($75,149)
-13%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,085/mo
Median Home Value
$266,700
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,149/mo

Everyday Prices in Albuquerque

BLS Average Prices for the Albuquerque, NM (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.99
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.44
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.92
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.80
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.04
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-22% vs US