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15%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
47%
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 San Miguel New Mexico National
Cost of living8594100
Groceries9698100
Health care9998100
Housing5385100
Transportation10198100
Utilities9697100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9696100
Household Items9898100
Education & Childcare10096100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in San Miguel is 10% lower than the New Mexico average
  • The cost of living in San Miguel is 15% lower than the national average
  • San Miguel housing is 47% 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 Sales Tax

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      New Mexico 5% 8.688%

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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.