Moving to Albuquerque, NM
City Overview
Cost of Living
90
Avg Temperature
45°–71°F
State Income Tax
5.9%
Population
565K
Turquoise skies, green chile on everything, and a unique blend of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures make Albuquerque unlike any other city. The Sandia Mountains provide a stunning backdrop to daily life.
Average Moving Costs to Albuquerque
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,811 mi | $3,120–$4,921 | $1,811–$3,110 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 663 mi | $2,402–$3,768 | $1,163–$2,304 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,128 mi | $2,614–$4,128 | $1,426–$2,629 |
| Houston, TX | 753 mi | $2,371–$3,738 | $1,214–$2,367 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 330 mi | $2,151–$3,374 | $974–$2,070 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,748 mi | $2,971–$4,710 | $1,777–$3,065 |
| San Antonio, TX | 616 mi | $2,278–$3,595 | $1,136–$2,270 |
| San Diego, CA | 624 mi | $2,371–$3,719 | $1,140–$2,276 |
| Dallas, TX | 587 mi | $2,292–$3,608 | $1,119–$2,250 |
| San Jose, CA | 863 mi | $2,581–$4,038 | $1,276–$2,443 |
Neighborhoods in Albuquerque
Nob Hill
A popular neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM for newcomers and residents alike.
Old Town
A popular neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM for newcomers and residents alike.
North Valley
A popular neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM for newcomers and residents alike.
Corrales
A popular neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM for newcomers and residents alike.
Downtown
A popular neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Albuquerque
Cost of Living Index
10% below the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,000/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,250/mo
Moving to Albuquerque from These Cities
From New York, NY
1,811 miles
Full-Service
$3,120–$4,921
From Los Angeles, CA
663 miles
Full-Service
$2,402–$3,768
From Chicago, IL
1,128 miles
Full-Service
$2,614–$4,128
From Houston, TX
753 miles
Full-Service
$2,371–$3,738
From Phoenix, AZ
330 miles
Full-Service
$2,151–$3,374
From Philadelphia, PA
1,748 miles
Full-Service
$2,971–$4,710
From San Antonio, TX
616 miles
Full-Service
$2,278–$3,595
From San Diego, CA
624 miles
Full-Service
$2,371–$3,719
From Dallas, TX
587 miles
Full-Service
$2,292–$3,608
From San Jose, CA
863 miles
Full-Service
$2,581–$4,038
From Austin, TX
615 miles
Full-Service
$2,320–$3,650
From Jacksonville, FL
1,486 miles
Full-Service
$2,787–$4,421