Gallup, NM Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Gallup, New Mexico?
$2,700 / month
for a family, 50.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,400 for the year for a family.
$2,233 / month
for a single person, 53.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,800 for the year for a single person.

Gallup cost of living score
78
Less expensive
22.0% lower
than the US average
11.8% lower
than the New Mexico average
Gallup, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.0% lower than the U.S. average and 11.8% higher than the average for New Mexico.

Gallup, NM

Housing costs in Gallup?
A typical home costs $169,200, which is 50.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.7% less expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gallup costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Gallup?
To live comfortably in Gallup, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $32,400 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gallup?
The cost of living in Gallup, NM is slightly below the national average, making it a desirable place to live for those looking for affordability. The median home value in Gallup is around $125,000 which is more than $50,000 lower than the national median. The overall cost of groceries and healthcare are both slightly lower than the national averages as well. The low taxes and utilities also make living in Gallup an attractive option for those looking to stretch their budget.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesGallupNew MexicoUnited States
    Unlock88.4100.0
  92.4  Unlock100.0
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  62.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$267,100$338,100
  95.1  Unlock100.0
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  75.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

I have lived in Gallup for over 20 years and find this area very interesting. The tourist just blowing through see the vagrants & general run-down appearance, turn up  More

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Over 13 years ago

Gallup NM has great places to hike around and minimal cultural diversity. I found most of the white folk ( I am caucasion) to be super red neck.. I am having a hard time  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have to argue with the so called statistics. There are 3 kinds of lies and this is one of them in my view. I am/was an ER nurse and we see the worst a society has to  More

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