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Cost of Living in Sanostee, NM

Population: 259 | New Mexico

73
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Sanostee is 27% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
12
Home Values
87
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 73, Sanostee, NM is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 27% cheaper than the national average and 13% below the New Mexico state average of 86. Sanostee is a small community of 259 residents.

The median household income in Sanostee is $52,917, which is 30% 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 Farmington, 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
$52,917
vs US Median ($75,149)
-30%

Housing

Median Home Value
$36,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$292/mo

Everyday Prices in Sanostee

BLS Average Prices for the Farmington, 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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