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Cost of Living in Peak Place, NM

Population: 483 | New Mexico

74
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Peak Place is 26% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
4
Home Values
94
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 74, Peak Place, NM is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 26% cheaper than the national average and 12% below the New Mexico state average of 86. Peak Place is a small community of 483 residents.

The median household income in Peak Place is $50,417, which is 33% 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 Santa Fe, 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
$50,417
vs US Median ($75,149)
-33%

Housing

Median Home Value
$13,600
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$387/mo

Everyday Prices in Peak Place

BLS Average Prices for the Santa Fe, 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
-23% vs US

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