Albuquerque, NM
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$63,253
across all roles
Cost Index
79
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,130/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Albuquerque?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.82× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 79 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,732/mo, Albuquerque is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
79
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,130
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,732
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$53,580
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.82×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
469
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Albuquerque
By gross annual salary
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Albuquerque
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.