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Cost of Living in Blanco, NM

Population: 427 | New Mexico

88
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Blanco is 12% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
70
Home Values
87
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 88, Blanco, NM is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 12% cheaper than the national average and in line with the New Mexico state average. Blanco is a small community of 427 residents.

The median household income in Blanco is $52,125, which is 31% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Farmington, 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
$52,125
vs US Median ($75,149)
-31%

Housing

Median Home Value
$214,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$845/mo

Everyday Prices in Blanco

BLS Average Prices for the Farmington, 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
-22% vs US

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