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Cost of Living in Isleta, NM

Population: 909 | New Mexico

86
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Isleta is 14% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
52
Home Values
94
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 86, Isleta, NM is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 14% cheaper than the national average and in line with the New Mexico state average. Isleta is a small community of 909 residents.

The median household income in Isleta is $37,224, which is 50% 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 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
$37,224
vs US Median ($75,149)
-50%

Housing

Median Home Value
$159,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$271/mo

Everyday Prices in Isleta

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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