Cost of Living in Sandia Heights, NM

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48%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
166%
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 Sandia Heights New Mexico National
Cost of living14894100
Groceries9798100
Health care9898100
Housing26685100
Transportation9898100
Utilities9597100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9796100
Household Items9898100
Education & Childcare10196100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Sandia Heights is 58% higher than the New Mexico average
  • The cost of living in Sandia Heights is 48% higher than the national average
  • Sandia Heights housing is 166% higher 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$183,493$15,291$4,281$5,505
      Renters$93,541$7,795$2,182$2,807

      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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