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Cost of Living in Doña Ana, NM

Population: 1,154 | New Mexico

80
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Doña Ana is 20% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
35
Home Values
90
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 80, Doña Ana, NM is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 20% cheaper than the national average and 6% below the New Mexico state average of 86. Doña Ana is a small community of 1,154 residents.

The median household income in Doña Ana is $28,346, which is 62% 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 Las Cruces, 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
$28,346
vs US Median ($75,149)
-62%

Housing

Median Home Value
$107,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$452/mo

Everyday Prices in Doña Ana

BLS Average Prices for the Las Cruces, 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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