Raton, NM Cost of Living


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Raton cost of living score
77
Less expensive
23.0% lower
than the US average
12.9% lower
than the New Mexico average
Raton, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.0% lower than the U.S. average and 12.9% higher than the average for New Mexico.

Raton, NM

Housing costs in Raton?
A typical home costs $133,400, which is 60.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.1% less expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Raton costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 30.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Raton?
To live comfortably in Raton, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Raton?
The cost of living in Raton, NM is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. The city has a median home value of around $120,000 and the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $700 per month. Groceries, transportation, and healthcare costs are all fairly affordable as well. Overall, living in Raton can be a great choice for those looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRatonNew MexicoUnited States
  77.088.4100.0
  90.293.3100
  86.582.6100.0
  35.284.3100.0
  $133,400$267,100$338,100
  122.6%100.4%100.0%
  64.184.6100.0
  78.285.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Despite the unfortunate experience of one family that wrote three different reviews, Raton if the smart choice for both affordability and the relaxed lifestyle of a  More

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Wow when I moved here I thought what a beautiful place to live, until I heard the second and third graders swearing at each other at the bus stop and broke up three  More

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Well Raton does. The teacher's do not have a dress code. Yet the students are not allowed to wear headband's in the middle school or hoodies. I guess some students were  More

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