Cost of Living in Milan, NM

With a cost of living index of 63, Milan, NM is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 37% cheaper than the national average and 23% below the New Mexico state average of 86. Milan is a small community of 2,473 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Milan's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $828 (37% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $71,300 (77% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Milan is $37,551, which is 50% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 26% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.