West ranking
4 New Mexico cities ranked by cost of living, cheapest first.
Index 72
Index 107
Sorted by cost-of-living index — lowest (most affordable) first.
| # | City | Cost index | Median rent | Median income | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Cruces | 72 | $907/mo | $51,013 | 111K | Compare → |
| 2 | Albuquerque | 80 | $1,014/mo | $61,503 | 563K | Compare → |
| 3 | Santa Fe | 104 | $1,314/mo | $67,663 | 88K | Compare → |
| 4 | Rio Rancho | 107 | $1,357/mo | $78,978 | 104K | Compare → |
Across New Mexico, Las Cruces is the most affordable city we track (cost index 72, with median rent around $907/mo), while Rio Rancho sits at the top of the range with an index of 107—roughly 50% pricier than Las Cruces. Use the table above to compare any New Mexico city directly against Las Cruces.
The other end of the ranking — priciest first.