Jal, NM Cost of Living


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Jal cost of living score
79.4
Less expensive
20.6% lower
than the US average
10.2% lower
than the New Mexico average
Jal, 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.

Jal, NM

Housing costs in Jal?
A typical home costs $99,500, which is 70.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.7% less expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jal costs $1,020 per month, which is 28.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Jal?
To live comfortably in Jal, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $19,080 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jal?
The cost of living in Jal, NM is relatively low compared to many other parts of the country. The median home price is around $64,400, which is much lower than the national average. The median household income is also well below the national average at only $29,282. Additionally, transportation costs are relatively low as there are no daily commute times to worry about; most people walk or ride bicycles to get around town. This helps keep daily expenses low and allows for more money to be saved. Utilities are also relatively inexpensive in Jal and many residents take advantage of the sunny weather to dry their clothes on a line instead of using electricity or gas to run a dryer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJalNew MexicoUnited States
  79.488.4100.0
  89.593.3100
  88.082.6100.0
  45.184.3100.0
  $99,500$267,100$338,100
  87.3%100.4%100.0%
  76.784.6100.0
  78.385.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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