Albuquerque, United States 🇺🇸
#72
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Nomad Score:
64%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Lower than many US cities, Albuquerque offers affordable living costs, especially compared to coastal metros.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
73%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable with many options for apartments and shared housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
70%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are moderate; local markets and chain stores provide good variety.
🚌 Transportation Cost
65%
Weight: 20
Public transit is available but limited; owning a car is common and gas prices are average.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Affordable entertainment options including theaters, museums, and local events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are moderately priced with several chain and local gyms.
💱 Currency Stability
95%
Weight: 30
USD is a very stable currency with low inflation.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
78%
Weight: 100
Good broadband availability with average speeds around 100-200 Mbps in urban areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
60%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces exist but fewer than major tech hubs.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
75%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi suitable for working.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
68%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not widespread.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
42%
Weight: 100
Not a major hotspot for digital nomads yet, but growing interest.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Generally good environment but occasional dust and pollution from urban areas.
🧼 Cleanliness
68%
Weight: 10
City is moderately clean with some areas better maintained than others.
🗨️ Language Barrier
90%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language; minimal language barrier for English speakers.
💨 Air Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be moderate; occasional dust storms and ozone alerts.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
75%
Weight: 20
Good healthcare facilities with several hospitals and clinics.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
40%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are high without insurance, typical of the US system.
🏥 Healthcare
70%
Weight: 20
Quality care available but access depends on insurance and cost.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
83%
Weight: 80
Dry, sunny climate with mild winters and hot summers; low humidity.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional droughts and wildfires nearby.
🏞️ Green Spaces
65%
Weight: 10
Several parks and outdoor areas, but limited urban greenery.
❄️ Air Conditioning
80%
Weight: 15
Most buildings and homes have AC due to hot summers.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55%
Weight: 10
Four seasons present but mild winter and hot summer dominate.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich Native American and Hispanic cultural influences with festivals and art.
🌃 Nightlife
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate nightlife with bars and live music but not extensive.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
85%
Weight: 15
Access to mountains, hiking, and desert landscapes nearby.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools but opportunities to learn Spanish locally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours, historic sites, and outdoor activities.
🎳 Indoors Fun
62%
Weight: 10
Museums, galleries, and theaters available but limited compared to larger cities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
75%
Weight: 25
Strong Southwestern cuisine presence with diverse dining options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
65%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios and wellness centers available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
70%
Weight: 15
Good range of gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Organic markets and health food stores accessible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
Mountain Time Zone is convenient for North American clients and overlaps with some European hours.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
55%
Weight: 25
Smaller professional community with some meetups but limited compared to major hubs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; most remote jobs sourced online.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
55%
Weight: 20
Growing freelance community but still small scale.
🏢 Coworking Quality
60%
Weight: 30
Decent coworking spaces with necessary amenities but not premium.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
48%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup scene but limited venture capital and ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
75%
Weight: 10
Wide availability of payment options including cards, PayPal, and Venmo.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest but no major hubs or widespread adoption.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
65%
Weight: 30
Albuquerque International Sunport offers domestic flights with some connections to Mexico and limited international routes.
🚇 Public Transit
45%
Weight: 20
Bus system exists but limited coverage and frequency.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Downtown is walkable but most neighborhoods require a car.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
75%
Weight: 15
Uber and Lyft widely available.
🚲 Cycling
55%
Weight: 10
Some bike lanes and trails but city is car-centric.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Limited train service; mostly reliant on buses and flights.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Few scooter or bike rental programs available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good 4G and growing 5G coverage in urban areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
90%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN access with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
75%
Weight: 15
Generally stable power supply with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
60%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some public spaces but limited.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
35%
Weight: 40
US visa process is complex and restrictive for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
US tax system is complex with federal and state taxes; New Mexico has moderate state taxes.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
80%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Requires SSN or ITIN; can be challenging for short-term visitors.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
65%
Weight: 10
Moderately straightforward process for registering a business.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available in the US.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Some amenities for nomads but limited community and visa support.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
40%
Weight: 25
Few dedicated nomad events; mostly informal meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
55%
Weight: 20
Small but growing online presence for Albuquerque-based nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
55%
Weight: 100
Moderate crime rates; some neighborhoods safer than others.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming but some caution advised in certain areas.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Diverse population with relatively good racial tolerance and cultural acceptance.