Tucumcari, NM Cost of Living


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Tucumcari cost of living score
66.6
Less expensive
33.4% lower
than the US average
24.7% lower
than the New Mexico average
Tucumcari, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 66.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 33.4% lower than the U.S. average and 24.7% higher than the average for New Mexico.

Tucumcari, NM

Housing costs in Tucumcari?
A typical home costs $77,700, which is 77.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 70.9% less expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tucumcari costs $700 per month, which is 51.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 45.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Tucumcari?
To live comfortably in Tucumcari, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $14,760 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tucumcari?
The cost of living in Tucumcari, NM is relatively low compared to the national average. Housing costs in particular are very reasonable, with an average home price of around $75,000. The median household income is slightly below the national average at $28,000 per year. Groceries and general goods are also reasonably priced when compared to other parts of the country. In addition, taxes are lower than most areas due to its small population size. Overall, it is a great option for those looking for a low cost of living in a quaint rural setting.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTucumcariNew MexicoUnited States
  66.688.4100.0
  96.993.3100
  87.482.6100.0
  77.684.3100.0
  $77,700$267,100$338,100
  90.4%100.4%100.0%
  65.184.6100.0
  73.285.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Never ever move  More

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Over 3 years ago

Do NOT move here unless you grew up here. It is far too harsh for out of town folk. Keep your eye on your tech at all times. Do NOT even blink, got  More

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Over 6 years ago

Leave that race behind; there's no winning in rush hour anxiety. Leave on a jet plane, arrive to solitude. Five exits off the *mother road* interstate highway 40 where  More

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