Cost of Living in Highland Meadows, NM

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18%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
56%
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 Highland Meadows New Mexico National
Cost of living8294100
Groceries9998100
Health care9798100
Housing4485100
Transportation10098100
Utilities9597100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9396100
Household Items9898100
Education & Childcare9996100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Highland Meadows is 13% lower than the New Mexico average
  • The cost of living in Highland Meadows is 18% lower than the national average
  • Highland Meadows housing is 56% 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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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$68,328$5,694$1,594$2,050
      Renters$0$0$0$0

      New Mexico Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      New Mexico 5% 8.688%

      New Mexico Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      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.
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