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14%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
52%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Glen Acres New Mexico National
Cost of living8694100
Groceries9998100
Health care10198100
Housing4885100
Transportation10298100
Utilities11197100
Lifestyle & Entertainment10496100
Household Items10198100
Education & Childcare10296100
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  • The cost of living in Glen Acres is 8% lower than the New Mexico average
  • The cost of living in Glen Acres is 14% lower than the national average
  • Glen Acres housing is 52% lower than the national average
  • New Mexico general sales tax is 2% lower than the national average
  • New Mexico state income tax is 35% lower than the national average

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      New Mexico 1.7% 5.9%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.