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Cost of Living in Cañon, NM

Population: 424 | New Mexico

128
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Cañon is 28% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
220
Home Values
94
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 128, Cañon, NM is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 28% more expensive than the national average and 42% above the New Mexico state average of 86. Cañon is a small community of 424 residents.

The median household income in Cañon is $97,007, which is 29% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Albuquerque, 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
$97,007
vs US Median ($75,149)
+29%

Housing

Median Home Value
$670,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$986/mo

Everyday Prices in Cañon

BLS Average Prices for the Albuquerque, 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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