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Cost of Living in Upper Fruitland, NM

Population: 1,496 | New Mexico

78
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Upper Fruitland is 22% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
30
Home Values
87
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 78, Upper Fruitland, NM is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 22% cheaper than the national average and 8% below the New Mexico state average of 86. Upper Fruitland is a small community of 1,496 residents.

The median household income in Upper Fruitland is $40,446, which is 46% 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
$40,446
vs US Median ($75,149)
-46%

Housing

Median Home Value
$91,700
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$417/mo

Everyday Prices in Upper Fruitland

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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