Is it expensive to live in New Mexico?

Compared to the rest of the country, New Mexico's cost of living is 11.6% lower than the U.S. average..

What are the schools like in New Mexico?

New Mexico public schools spend $#schoolexpenditures# per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $#USSchoolExpenditure#. There are about 15.2 students per teacher in New Mexico.

What is the weather like in New Mexico?

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in the state of New Mexico, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

What is the economy like in New Mexico?

The unemployment rate in New Mexico is 8.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is #jobgrowth#. New Mexico jobs have #jobs#%.

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About New Mexico

New Mexico is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the US with features such as White Sands National Monument and Carlsbad Caverns. It's also known for its Native American culture, art galleries and delicious cuisine (including Hatch chiles.).

Location Details

State: New Mexico
County: Bernalillo, Dona Ana, 33 total
Metro Area: Albuquerque, Las_Cruces, 19 total
City: Albuquerque, Las Cruces, 419 total

Zip Codes: 87121, 87114, 87120, 87105, 87111, 87124, 87507, 88101, 87401, 87031, 368 total
Cost of Living: -11.6% lower

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New Mexico Cost of Living

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$267,100

Median Home Price

-26.6% lower than avg

$54,020

Median Income

-27.8% lower than avg

$1,020 /mo

Monthly rent (2br)

-40.2% lower than avg

88.4 / 100
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New Mexico Crime

55.7 / 100

Property Crime

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4

40.3 / 100
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Minimum annual income

To live comfortably in New Mexico, New Mexico

$51,120

for a family

$34,000

for a single person

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Amanda · Albuquerque, NM

I wish I could love it more

Over 2 years ago

I moved here from South Florida and it's been about 6 years that I've lived in Albuquerque. I work all over the state and travel very regularly, so I believe I have a More

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veronica · Alamogordo, NM

back in time.

Over 7 years ago

I m a native of northern california. I came to New Mexico with my companion of many years, due to illness he was forced into an early retirement. He was born and raised More