State guide
Cost of living in New Mexico
1 New Mexico city in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 3.2% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 7.6%.
Cities covered
1
Median rent
$1,464/mo
Median est. cost
$3,812/mo
State income tax
≈3.2%
Standouts in New Mexico
Cheapest
Albuquerque, NM
$3,812/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Albuquerque, NM
Fit 59
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Albuquerque, NM
Safety 33
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Albuquerque, NM
Jobs 25
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Albuquerque, NM
291 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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