Home project costs in Albuquerque, NM
Every project we cover, priced for the Albuquerque metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Albuquerque area is 95.5 against 100 for the US, which puts Albuquerque 140th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.1. BLS counts roughly 404,700 jobs here.
In Albuquerque, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are kitchen cabinets (−3%), laminate flooring (−3%) and hardwood flooring (−3%); the biggest discounts are retaining wall (−12%), roof replacement (−12%) and paver patio (−12%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Albuquerque Intl Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 26°F, a July average high of 91°F and 9 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through May and August through October; for exterior installation, they are August through May.
What local trades earn in Albuquerque
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.40 | $19.44 | $23.09 | $22.66 | 0.86 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.21 | $28.89 | $31.48 | $29.12 | 0.99 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.99 | $24.59 | $29.11 | $28.78 | 0.85 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.50 | $30.72 | $37.83 | $30.67 | 1.00 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.42 | $24.19 | $33.78 | $27.41 | 0.88 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.37 | $28.43 | $35.04 | $30.38 | 0.94 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $16.86 | $22.13 | $23.29 | $26.77 | 0.83 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.95 | $22.01 | $27.96 | $26.65 | 0.83 |
Concrete & paving in Albuquerque
The 7 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Albuquerque, from −12% (paver patio) to −7% (concrete slab).
| Project | Size | Albuquerque range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Albuquerque | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Albuquerque | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Albuquerque | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,750 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Albuquerque | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,300 | −9% |
| Paver patio cost in Albuquerque | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| Concrete patio cost in Albuquerque | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Albuquerque | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
Decks & outdoor in Albuquerque
The 2 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Albuquerque, from −4% (wood deck) to −4% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Albuquerque range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Albuquerque | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,600 | −4% |
| Composite deck cost in Albuquerque | 300 sq ft | $11,600 – $23,300 | −4% |
Building & additions in Albuquerque
Across these 2 projects, Albuquerque averages −5% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at −4% and detached garage lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Albuquerque range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Albuquerque | 576 sq ft | $27,300 – $54,900 | −6% |
| Home addition cost in Albuquerque | 300 sq ft | $36,300 – $73,600 | −4% |
Doors & windows in Albuquerque
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Albuquerque, from −5% (window replacement) to −3% (storm door).
| Project | Size | Albuquerque range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Albuquerque | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Storm door cost in Albuquerque | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door cost in Albuquerque | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Window replacement cost in Albuquerque | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Patio door cost in Albuquerque | 1 door | $570 – $5,700 | −5% |
Fencing in Albuquerque
The 4 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Albuquerque, from −7% (chain-link fence) to −5% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Albuquerque range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Albuquerque | 150 linear ft | $2,900 – $7,300 | −5% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Albuquerque | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Albuquerque | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,700 | −7% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Albuquerque | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Albuquerque
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Albuquerque, from −12% (roof replacement) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Albuquerque range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Albuquerque | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Albuquerque | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Albuquerque | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Albuquerque | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,000 – $24,000 | −5% |
| Attic insulation cost in Albuquerque | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Albuquerque
Across these 5 projects, Albuquerque averages −5% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at −3% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Albuquerque range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Albuquerque | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Shower pan cost in Albuquerque | 1 pan | $860 – $2,650 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Albuquerque | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,300 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Albuquerque | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,100 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Albuquerque | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Albuquerque
Across these 5 projects, Albuquerque averages −8% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −5% and retaining wall lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Albuquerque range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Albuquerque | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Retaining wall cost in Albuquerque | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,000 – $12,000 | −12% |
| Sod installation cost in Albuquerque | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Albuquerque | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,750 – $9,350 | −6% |
| Inground pool cost in Albuquerque | 450 sq ft | $32,400 – $101,500 | −10% |
Flooring & interior in Albuquerque
The 3 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Albuquerque, from −9% (tile flooring) to −3% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Albuquerque range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Albuquerque | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,100 | −3% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Albuquerque | 500 sq ft | $1,950 – $6,800 | −3% |
| Tile flooring cost in Albuquerque | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,200 | −9% |
Albuquerque against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Albuquerque prices −6% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. El Paso is the lowest at −15% (255 miles) and Colorado Springs the highest at −3% (275 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NMthis page | 95.5 | 96.1 | −6% | |
| Santa Fe, NM | 40 miles | 98.8 | 96.1 | −7% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 195 miles | 90.2 | 96.1 | −9% |
| Pueblo, CO | 235 miles | 91.8 | 96.1 | −4% |
| El Paso, TX | 255 miles | 89.9 | 93.8 | −15% |
| Amarillo, TX | 255 miles | 91.8 | 93.8 | −12% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 275 miles | 100.7 | 96.1 | −3% |