2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 252 cities in New Mexico.
Average median home value across New Mexico cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in New Mexico.
COL index 98.4 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.
Quick look at the cost extremes across New Mexico.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Campanas CDP | 193.0 | Very Expensive | $1,502,700 | N/A |
| 2 | Santa Fe Foothills CDP | 163.6 | Very Expensive | $1,111,500 | N/A |
| 3 | La Bajada CDP | 157.5 | Very Expensive | $1,031,300 | N/A |
| 4 | Tano Road CDP | 156.6 | Very Expensive | $1,019,600 | N/A |
| 5 | Conejo CDP | 154.2 | Very Expensive | $987,000 | N/A |
| 6 | La Tierra CDP | 153.4 | Very Expensive | $976,200 | N/A |
| 7 | Arroyo Hondo CDP (Santa Fe County) | 151.6 | Very Expensive | $952,500 | N/A |
| 8 | Tesuque CDP | 146.0 | Very Expensive | $877,600 | N/A |
| 9 | Encantado CDP | 143.7 | Very Expensive | $846,900 | N/A |
| 10 | Cañon CDP | 130.4 | Very Expensive | $670,500 | N/A |
| 11 | Sandia Heights CDP | 126.9 | Very Expensive | $623,500 | N/A |
| 12 | Eldorado at Santa Fe CDP | 120.8 | Very Expensive | $542,800 | N/A |
| 13 | Cañones CDP | 119.5 | Expensive | $525,000 | N/A |
| 14 | Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) | 119.1 | Expensive | $520,200 | N/A |
| 15 | White Rock CDP | 114.6 | Expensive | $460,100 | N/A |
| 16 | Los Alamos CDP | 114.4 | Expensive | $458,200 | N/A |
| 17 | Cañada de los Alamos CDP | 113.9 | Expensive | $450,400 | N/A |
| 18 | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 113.2 | Expensive | $442,100 | N/A |
| 19 | Picacho Hills CDP | 113.0 | Expensive | $438,600 | N/A |
| 20 | Glorieta CDP | 111.7 | Expensive | $421,100 | N/A |
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RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources