Cost of Living · 2026
Metro population: 917K
Monthly take-home
$4,872
on $75K, single filer
2-BR rent (HUD FMR)
$1,464
per month
Median home value
$290,000
+2.5% year-over-year
Left after rent
$3,408
per month on $75K
Food costs (index, 100 = national avg)
93
Groceries
93
Dining out
On a $75,000 salary in Albuquerque, you take home about $4,872 per month after federal and state taxes. A typical two-bedroom apartment runs $1,464 per month based on HUD fair market rents, leaving you with roughly $3,408 for everything else. If you are looking to buy, the median home in the Albuquerque metro is valued at $290,000. These numbers use 2026 tax brackets and official government data sources. Use them as a starting point, not financial advice.
Compare Albuquerque with other citiesData from IRS, HUD, BLS, and Zillow. Last updated March 2026.