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Albuquerque, United States 🇺🇸
#72
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Nomad Score:
67%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to other US cities, with moderate prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, especially outside the city center, but rising slowly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
74%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are moderate; a mix of affordable local markets and mid-range supermarkets.
🚌 Transportation Cost
70%
Weight: 20
Public transit is limited but inexpensive; car ownership is common and affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Affordable entertainment options including theaters, museums, and local events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
75%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are reasonably priced with many options available.
💱 Currency Stability
98%
Weight: 30
USD is one of the most stable and widely accepted currencies globally.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
79%
Weight: 100
Average broadband speeds around 100-200 Mbps; reliable connections in most areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
63%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces exist but fewer than in larger tech hubs.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
78%
Weight: 30
Good number of cafes offering free WiFi, suitable for casual work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
69%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not a strong niche market yet.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
45%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot, relatively low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
88%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Good balance with access to outdoor activities and a relaxed lifestyle.
🌳 Environmental Quality
67%
Weight: 15
Moderate environmental quality; some urban pollution but many green areas.
🧼 Cleanliness
70%
Weight: 10
Generally clean city with well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
95%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language, minimal language barrier for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
62%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be moderate; occasional pollution spikes during wildfire season.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
72%
Weight: 25
Good schools and family activities; safe suburban areas.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
83%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare facilities available, typical of US standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
31%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is expensive without insurance; costs can be prohibitive for nomads.
🏥 Healthcare
75%
Weight: 20
Good access to healthcare services but cost is a significant factor.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
86%
Weight: 80
Dry, sunny climate with mild winters and hot summers; low humidity.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
72%
Weight: 10
Low risk of hurricanes and earthquakes; some risk of wildfires and drought.
🏞️ Green Spaces
74%
Weight: 10
Several parks and nearby natural areas for outdoor activities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
87%
Weight: 15
Most buildings and public spaces are well air-conditioned due to hot summers.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Four seasons present but winters are mild and dry; less variety than northern cities.
🔊 Noise Pollution
63%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter than larger metropolitan areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with Native American and Hispanic influences.
🌃 Nightlife
62%
Weight: 15
Moderate nightlife scene with bars and live music but not very vibrant.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
89%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation in nearby mountains and desert.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools but informal opportunities to learn Spanish.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
73%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and local experiences focused on history and nature.
🎳 Indoors Fun
65%
Weight: 10
Museums, galleries, and theaters available but limited compared to larger cities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
79%
Weight: 25
Diverse food options with strong Southwestern and Mexican influences.
🧠 Yoga Studios
71%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios offering a variety of classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
73%
Weight: 15
Good range of gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
76%
Weight: 15
Growing availability of organic and health-focused food stores and restaurants.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
74%
Weight: 20
Mountain Time Zone is convenient for North American clients but less so for Europe or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
58%
Weight: 25
Limited compared to major tech hubs; some local meetups and events available.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
60%
Weight: 20
Moderate opportunities; more reliant on remote work from outside employers.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
55%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; not a major hub for freelancers.
🏢 Coworking Quality
64%
Weight: 30
Decent coworking spaces but fewer amenities than larger cities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
57%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup community but still small and developing.
💳 Local Payment Services
85%
Weight: 10
Wide availability of digital payment options and banking services.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
60%
Weight: 15
Growing interest but adoption remains limited compared to major tech cities.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
68%
Weight: 30
International airport with decent domestic connections but limited direct global flights.
🚇 Public Transit
49%
Weight: 20
Public transit is limited and infrequent; car is preferred mode of transport.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Some walkable neighborhoods but overall spread out city layout.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
80%
Weight: 15
Uber and Lyft widely available and affordable.
🚲 Cycling
62%
Weight: 10
Growing bike lanes but cycling infrastructure still developing.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
57%
Weight: 15
Limited train service; mostly reliant on buses and flights.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
54%
Weight: 10
Some bike rental options but electric scooters are rare.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
83%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G and growing 5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
90%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN services widely accessible with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
78%
Weight: 15
Generally stable power supply with occasional outages during extreme weather.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
67%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in cafes and some public spaces but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
42%
Weight: 40
US visa process is complex and costly; no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
45%
Weight: 30
US taxes are relatively high and complex for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
95%
Weight: 15
Strong legal protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
79%
Weight: 20
Generally stable political environment with occasional tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Challenging for non-residents; requires documentation and sometimes in-person visits.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
65%
Weight: 10
Moderately straightforward but involves paperwork and fees.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa available in the US.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
53%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly but lacks infrastructure and community compared to top nomad cities.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
48%
Weight: 25
Few dedicated nomad events; some general networking meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
55%
Weight: 20
Small but growing online presence for Albuquerque-based digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; some neighborhoods have higher crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
67%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming but some caution advised in certain areas.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Diverse population with moderate racial tolerance; some social challenges remain.