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Cost of Living in Pueblo Pintado, NM

Population: 229 | New Mexico

95
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Pueblo Pintado is 5% less expensive than the national average.

92
Housing
100
Home Values
94
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 95, Pueblo Pintado, NM is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 5% cheaper than the national average and 9% above the New Mexico state average of 86. Pueblo Pintado is a small community of 229 residents.

The median household income in Pueblo Pintado is $40,972, which is 45% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 36% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. 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
$40,972
vs US Median ($75,149)
-45%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,219/mo
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$286/mo

Everyday Prices in Pueblo Pintado

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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