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Cost of Living in Cedar Crest, NM

Population: 746 | New Mexico

94
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Cedar Crest is 6% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
83
Home Values
94
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 94, Cedar Crest, NM is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 6% cheaper than the national average and 7% above the New Mexico state average of 86. Cedar Crest is a small community of 746 residents.

The median household income in Cedar Crest is $143,750, which is 91% higher than the national median of $75,149.

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
$143,750
vs US Median ($75,149)
+91%

Housing

Median Home Value
$254,200
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,074/mo

Everyday Prices in Cedar Crest

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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