The Best Moving Companies in Albuquerque

Living in Albuquerque comes with a lot of pros, which include:

• Some cool museums and cultural centers like Albuquerque Biological Park, Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
• An affordable cost of living. Albuquerque came in sixth place on our list of cities with the most affordable cost of living.
• Some of the most exhilarating outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing in the Sandia Mountains, taking a ride in a hot air balloon, and visiting Rio Grande State Park.
• High diversity. New Mexico has a large Latino/Hispanic population and one of the largest populations of Native Americans.
• Lots of sunshine—280 days of sun on average!

Some cons include: 

• Albuquerque has a higher than average number of property crimes.
• Lower educational achievement compared to the rest of the U.S. Roughly 10% of the population doesn’t hold a high school diploma or higher, and only 37% of the population has a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Lots of wind storms that can cause power outages and damage property.

The cost for movers in Albuquerque depends on a number of factors, like how far you’re moving, how much and what kind of stuff you’re moving, how much work you want to do, and the time of year. Averages for local moves include:

• Full service with professional movers: $7,600
• Moving container: $1,680
• Truck rental: $170 (not including gas)

The coldest month in Albuquerque is December, with a low of 29°F and high of 49°F. Albuquerque’s cold season barely lasts three months: November through February.

Yes, Albuquerque’s tap water is generally safe to drink, but if you want to be sure, you can test the water quality on your own.