Zip 87111 (Albuquerque, NM) Cost of Living


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Albuquerque cost of living score
92
Less expensive
8.0% lower
than the US average
4.1% higher
than the New Mexico average
Albuquerque (zip 87111), New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.0% lower than the U.S. average and 4.1% lower than the average for New Mexico.

Zip 87111 (Albuquerque, NM)

Housing costs in Albuquerque?
A typical home costs $359,700, which is 6.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.7% more expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Albuquerque costs $1,440 per month, which is 41.2% more than the national average of $1,020 and 20.8% more than the state average of $1,140.

Can I afford Albuquerque?
To live comfortably in Albuquerque (zip 87111), New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $68,760 for a family, and $47,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Albuquerque?
The cost of living in 87111 Albuquerque, NM is relatively affordable compared to the national average. The median home price is $192,500 and monthly rent averages around $900 for a one-bedroom apartment. Utilities are also quite reasonable, with the average electricity bill coming in under $100 per month. Groceries and other goods tend to be slightly higher than the national average, but overall Albuquerque remains an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlbuquerqueNew MexicoUnited States
  92.088.4100.0
  98.693.3100
  79.882.6100.0
  114.384.3100.0
  $359,700$267,100$338,100
  94.9%100.4%100.0%
  89.884.6100.0
  104.385.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Albuquerque
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I've lived in this city for over 15 years and I am here for the duration. This is a great place. The best thing about this place is the climate. Not too hot and not  More

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