Looking for a fresh start in a new Albuquerque neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Albuquerque for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 1,879
-25%
Cost of Living Index 76 vs 101
25% lower than Albuquerque
Population 286
-19%
Cost of Living Index 81 vs 101
19% lower than Albuquerque
Population 261
-14%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 101
14% lower than Albuquerque
Population 2,546
-14%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 101
14% lower than Albuquerque
Population 8,856
-14%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 101
14% lower than Albuquerque
Population 1,250
-14%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 101
14% lower than Albuquerque
Population 2,227
-13%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 101
13% lower than Albuquerque
Population 765
-13%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 101
13% lower than Albuquerque
Population 249
-12%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 101
12% lower than Albuquerque
Population 3,455
-12%
Cost of Living Index 89 vs 101
12% lower than Albuquerque
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