Malaga, NM Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Malaga, New Mexico?
$4,950 / month
for a family, 8.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $59,400 for the year for a family.
$2,333 / month
for a single person, 51.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,000 for the year for a single person.

Malaga cost of living score
77.9
Less expensive
22.1% lower
than the US average
11.9% lower
than the New Mexico average
Malaga, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.1% lower than the U.S. average and 11.9% higher than the average for New Mexico.

Malaga, NM

Housing costs in Malaga?
A typical home costs $310,100, which is 8.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.1% more expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Malaga 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 Malaga?
To live comfortably in Malaga, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $59,400 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Malaga?
The cost of living in Malaga, NM is relatively low compared to many parts of the United States. According to BestPlaces.net, the overall cost of living index in Malaga is 82.1 (the national average is 100). In particular, housing costs are especially low with a median home value of just $99,200- far below the national average. Other factors such as utilities and grocery stores also have prices lower than the national average, making life in Malaga an affordable option for those seeking a more rural lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMalagaNew MexicoUnited States
    Unlock88.4100.0
  98.1  Unlock100.0
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  52.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$267,100$338,100
  87.6  Unlock100.0
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  83.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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