Cost of living comparison
New Mexico is 11.7% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 6.8% less in New Mexico
- Groceries
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pay 9.5% less in New Mexico
- Transportation
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pay 15.1% less in New Mexico
- Housing
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pay 8.7% less in New Mexico
- Childcare
-
pay 46.0% less in New Mexico
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.2% more in New Mexico
- Clothing
-
pay 2.1% more in New Mexico
The cost of entertainment and sports and clothing in New Mexico are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, transportation, groceries, housing, and restaurants are lower in New Mexico.
If you lived in New Mexico instead of United States, you would:
pay 6.8% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
New Mexico
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$17.40
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$8.80
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.53
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.84
|
|
pay 9.5% less for groceries
|
United States
|
New Mexico
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$2.89
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$6.59
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$3.70
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$3.28
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$4.55
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.19
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.67
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$2.35
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$1.67
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$0.92
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.23
|
|
pay 15.1% less for transportation
|
United States
|
New Mexico
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.16
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
$32.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$34,466.85
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$16.70
|
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pay 8.7% less for housing
|
United States
|
New Mexico
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$75.22
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,396.70
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,184.76
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$127.88
|
|
pay 46.0% less for childcare
|
United States
|
New Mexico
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,076.67
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$6,300.00
|
|
pay 2.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
New Mexico
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$5.40
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$4.52
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$9.25
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$74.19
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$11.50
|
|
pay 2.1% more for clothing
|
United States
|
New Mexico
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$50.78
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$40.25
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$92.10
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$112.23
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