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New Mexico City Intelligence

Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in New Mexico.

New Mexico, known as "the Land of Enchantment," offers a unique blend of Native American, Spanish, and Mexican cultures, reflected in its architecture, cuisine, and traditions. The state's economy is driven by diverse sectors including energy (oil, gas, and renewables), aerospace and defense, food processing, agriculture, and a significant tourism industry. Living in New Mexico generally offers a lower cost of living compared to the national average, with housing and utilities often more affordable. The climate is largely arid and sunny, with diverse landscapes ranging from deserts to alpine forests, providing for warm to hot summers and cold winters, and a relaxed, outdoor-oriented lifestyle.

20
Cities
$57K
Avg Salary
90
Avg Cost Index
Rio Rancho
Top City

About New Mexico

New Mexico is a state in USA with 20 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 90, with average salaries around $56,970. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in New Mexico

Rio Rancho #1 Best City 66

Rio Rancho

New Mexico, USA

SafetyB+
CostB-
Growth75
Avg. Rent$1,450
Median Income$74,000
Cost of Living98/100
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Artesia #2 Best City 62

Artesia

New Mexico, USA

SafetyB
CostB
Growth69
Avg. Rent$1,100
Median Income$58,500
Cost of Living91/100
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Carlsbad #3 Best City 61

Carlsbad

New Mexico, USA

SafetyB
CostB-
Growth68
Avg. Rent$1,350
Median Income$67,500
Cost of Living93/100
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Hobbs #4 Best City 61

Hobbs

New Mexico, USA

SafetyC+
CostB
Growth71
Avg. Rent$1,100
Median Income$58,500
Cost of Living89/100
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Lovington #5 Best City 60

Lovington

New Mexico, USA

SafetyB-
CostB
Growth64
Avg. Rent$1,150
Median Income$54,500
Cost of Living88/100
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Chaparral #6 Best City 59

Chaparral

New Mexico, USA

SafetyB
CostB+
Growth71
Avg. Rent$900
Median Income$46,017
Cost of Living84/100
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Alamogordo, New Mexico city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data Foreverstocks (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons #7 Best City 54

Alamogordo

New Mexico, USA

SafetyC-
CostB
Growth60
Avg. Rent$1,098
Median Income$55,952
Cost of Living90/100
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Los Lunas #8 Best City 54

Los Lunas

New Mexico, USA

SafetyF
CostB
Growth75
Avg. Rent$2,071
Median Income$62,330
Cost of Living86/100
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Las Cruces, New Mexico city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data Terry Umbenhaur (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons #9 Best City 53

Las Cruces

New Mexico, USA

SafetyC
CostB
Growth75
Avg. Rent$1,068
Median Income$55,422
Cost of Living91/100
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Española #10 Best City 48

Española

New Mexico, USA

SafetyC-
CostB
Growth60
Avg. Rent$950
Median Income$38,500
Cost of Living88/100
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Albuquerque, New Mexico city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data Quintin Soloviev (CC BY 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons #11 Best City 48

Albuquerque

New Mexico, USA

SafetyF
CostB-
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,178
Median Income$71,494
Cost of Living97/100
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Sunland Park #15 Best City

Sunland Park

New Mexico, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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5.9%
State Income Tax
5.13%
Sales Tax
None
Franchise Tax

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