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Cost of Living in Mesquite, NM

Population: 584 | New Mexico

79
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Mesquite is 21% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
32
Home Values
90
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 79, Mesquite, NM is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and 7% below the New Mexico state average of 86. Mesquite is a small community of 584 residents.

The median household income in Mesquite is $68,330, which is 9% 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
$68,330
vs US Median ($75,149)
-9%

Housing

Median Home Value
$96,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$3,157/mo

Everyday Prices in Mesquite

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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