La Mesa, NM Cost of Living


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La Mesa cost of living score
83.5
Less expensive
16.5% lower
than the US average
5.5% lower
than the New Mexico average
La Mesa, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.5% lower than the U.S. average and 5.5% higher than the average for New Mexico.

La Mesa, NM

Housing costs in La Mesa?
A typical home costs $249,100, which is 26.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.7% less expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in La Mesa costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford La Mesa?
To live comfortably in La Mesa, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $47,880 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about La Mesa?
La Mesa, NM is a great place to live for those looking for an affordable cost of living. The cost of living index in La Mesa is lower than the national average, making it a desirable location for people on a budget. The regional price parity index is also very low compared to other areas in the state, meaning that overall goods and services have a much lower cost than in many other cities. Additionally, housing prices in La Mesa are well below the national average, making it an ideal location for those looking to save money on their living expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLa MesaNew MexicoUnited States
  83.588.4100.0
  94.293.3100
  86.682.6100.0
  72.984.3100.0
  $249,100$267,100$338,100
  100.7%100.4%100.0%
  78.084.6100.0
  92.485.5100.0

   100=National Average

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