What does coffee cost in Albuquerque, NM?

Based on 10 menu prices for a 12oz latte at independent coffee shops in the Albuquerque metro area, collected by Fresh Cup in Fall 2026.

12OZ LATTE · TYPICAL PRICE
$4.50
−10.0% vs national median
−10.0% vs other mid-size metros
The core drinks
$3.85
Drip Coffee · 12oz
+18.5% vs national median
$3.00
Americano · 12oz
−25.0% vs national median
$4.50
Latte · 12oz
−10.0% vs national median
$4.75
Cappuccino · 6oz
−1.0% vs national median
$4.63
Cold Brew · 16oz
−7.4% vs national median
$5.00
Mocha · 12oz
−12.4% vs national median

Median price at independent shops, at each drink’s standard size. Red is higher than the national median; green is lower. A faded drink has fewer than 5 prices, a small sample.

How it compares · 12oz latte
Lower than the national median and other mid-size metros.

A 12oz latte typically costs $4.50 here, 10.0% lower than the national median ($5.00) and 10.0% lower than the median for other mid-size metros ($5.00).

Albuquerque, NM$4.50
Mid-size metros$5.00
National$5.00
Price spread · 12oz latte
Half of shops charge between $4.00 and $5.19.

10 prices, from $3.00 to $6.00. The median is $4.50.

$3.00$6.00
How Albuquerque compares

Is coffee expensive in Albuquerque?

It’s 10.0% lower than the national median. The typical 12oz latte at an independent shop costs $4.50 here and $5.00 nationally.

How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?

It’s 2.2% lower than New Mexico as a whole. A 12oz latte typically costs $4.50 in Albuquerque and $4.60 across New Mexico.

Is coffee more expensive in Albuquerque or Austin, TX?

Albuquerque is 14.3% less expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $4.50 in Albuquerque and $5.25 in Austin, TX, a $0.75 difference.

Is coffee more expensive in Albuquerque or Dallas-Fort Worth, TX?

Albuquerque is 18.2% less expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $4.50 in Albuquerque and $5.50 in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, a $1.00 difference.

Is coffee more expensive in Albuquerque or Denver, CO?

Albuquerque is 9.1% less expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $4.50 in Albuquerque and $4.95 in Denver, CO, a $0.45 difference.

Is coffee more expensive in Albuquerque or Houston, TX?

Albuquerque is 18.2% less expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $4.50 in Albuquerque and $5.50 in Houston, TX, a $1.00 difference.

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