For most of us, living in these high end Albuquerque neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in New Mexico. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Albuquerque for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 423
76%
Cost of Living Index 178 vs 101
76% higher than Albuquerque
Population 452
41%
Cost of Living Index 142 vs 101
41% higher than Albuquerque
Population 1,031
31%
Cost of Living Index 133 vs 101
31% higher than Albuquerque
Population 1,469
30%
Cost of Living Index 131 vs 101
30% higher than Albuquerque
Population 847
29%
Cost of Living Index 131 vs 101
29% higher than Albuquerque
Population 1,323
27%
Cost of Living Index 129 vs 101
27% higher than Albuquerque
Population 2,063
25%
Cost of Living Index 126 vs 101
25% higher than Albuquerque
Population 1,090
24%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 101
24% higher than Albuquerque
Population 2,778
23%
Cost of Living Index 124 vs 101
23% higher than Albuquerque
Population 6,146
23%
Cost of Living Index 124 vs 101
23% higher than Albuquerque
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