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Cost of Living in Barton, NM

Population: 1,601 | New Mexico

101
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Barton is 1% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
110
Home Values
94
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Barton, NM: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 101, Barton, NM is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% more expensive than the national average and 14% above the New Mexico state average of 86. Barton is a small community of 1,601 residents.

The median household income in Barton is $83,849, which is 12% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Santa Fe, NM (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$83,849
vs US Median ($75,149)
+12%

Housing

Median Home Value
$336,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,655/mo

Everyday Prices in Barton

BLS Average Prices for the Santa Fe, NM (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.99
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.44
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.92
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.80
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.04
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-23% vs US

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