Albuquerque, NM variant. This is a Albuquerque, NM-specific version of the Sales Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Sales Tax Calculator.
Albuquerque charges a combined sales tax of 7.875%, blending the NM state rate with local add-ons.
Albuquerque sales tax at the register
The 7.875% rate applies to most tangible goods in Albuquerque. Groceries and prescriptions are often exempt or reduced.
Enter your purchase amount and the 7.875% rate in the calculator above for an exact total.
About Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque applies New Mexico's gross receipts tax, which functions much like a sales tax on goods and services.
Albuquerque's home prices remain moderate relative to the national market.
Albuquerque's economy includes government, national laboratories, and healthcare, with a cost of living below the national average.
Worked example: $1,000 purchase
$1,000 × 7.875% = $79 tax, total $1,079. A $50 purchase adds $4.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $320,000
- Median rent: $1,300/mo
- Median household income: $64,254
- Local sales tax: 7.875%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.85%
- Cost of living index: 92 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax in Albuquerque?
The combined rate is 7.875%.
Are groceries taxed in Albuquerque?
Often reduced or exempt - check local rules and apply the right rate in the calculator.