Cost of Living in Lee Acres, NM

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3%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
6%
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 Lee Acres New Mexico National
Cost of living9794100
Groceries10198100
Health care9998100
Housing9485100
Transportation9898100
Utilities9697100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9596100
Household Items9998100
Education & Childcare9596100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Lee Acres is 3% higher than the New Mexico average
  • The cost of living in Lee Acres is 3% lower than the national average
  • Lee Acres housing is 6% 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$103,877$8,656$2,424$3,117
      Renters$43,483$3,624$1,015$1,305
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Lee Acres, NM, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Lee Acres homeowners, is $103,877. This would allow for a maximum of $2,424 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $43,483 which would result in a maximum of $1,015 to be spent on rental costs.

      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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