Hobbs, NM Cost of Living


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Hobbs cost of living score
79.4
Less expensive
20.6% lower
than the US average
10.2% lower
than the New Mexico average
Hobbs, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.6% lower than the U.S. average and 10.2% higher than the average for New Mexico.

Hobbs, NM

Housing costs in Hobbs?
A typical home costs $157,100, which is 53.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.2% less expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hobbs costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.9% more than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Hobbs?
To live comfortably in Hobbs, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $30,240 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hobbs?
Hobbs, NM offers an affordable cost of living compared to other cities in the United States. The median home value is around $119,000, with a median household income of $45,157. This makes it possible for residents to live comfortably without breaking the bank. Additionally, the cost of basic necessities such as groceries and healthcare are also relatively low. These features make Hobbs an attractive option for those looking for a place to call home without having to pay through the nose.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHobbsNew MexicoUnited States
  79.488.4100.0
  92.893.3100
  88.082.6100.0
  64.684.3100.0
  $157,100$267,100$338,100
  85.8%100.4%100.0%
  71.884.6100.0
  78.785.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

Hobbs, New Mexico is a growing city on the eastern edge of the New Mexico- texas border. The people are friendly and hard working. The school system is in the top tier  More

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Over 14 years ago

Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region 2. Affordable place to live 3. Nice physical setting and climate Cons: 1. Very high crime rate 2.  More

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