Albuquerque, New Mexico
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.84 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.23 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,503, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Albuquerque's cost-of-living index of 85 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.84
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,503
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.59
Combo meal
Electricity
14.7¢
per kWh · ~$132/mo
Car Insurance
$165/mo
$1,980/yr
Median Household Income
$66,514
36.8% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.13 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.47 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.37 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.97 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.72 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.08 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.30 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.06 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.71 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.58 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.35 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.05 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.76 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.88 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.32 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.03 | $5.13 | +27.3% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.35 | $7.47 | +17.6% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.45 | $6.37 | +16.9% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.44 | $1.97 | +36.8% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.91 | $4.72 | +20.7% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.15 | $11.08 | +36.0% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.71 | $5.30 | +42.9% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.61 | $4.06 | +12.5% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.10 | $4.71 | +14.9% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.03 | $2.58 | +27.1% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.74 | $2.35 | +35.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.12 | $7.05 | +37.7% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.03 | $4.76 | +18.1% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.47 | $5.88 | +31.5% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.71 | $8.32 | +45.7% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.59
Casual Dining
$22.10
Monthly Spend
$345.97
+3.02% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $7.19
$11.59
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $8.11
$12.52
+54.4%Chipotle
2022: $8.69
$12.98
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $4.06
$5.64
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Average 1BR: $1,232/mo · 2BR: $1,774/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
347k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,221
$63k/yr
Top Sector
Professional & Business Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$67k
household median
Employment by Sector — Albuquerque
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$86k/yr
~$57k/yr
~$50k/yr
~$27k/yr
~$70k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 35001
Highest Paying Sector
Professional & Business Services
$1,661/wk · $86k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$514/wk · $27k/yr
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