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Cost of Living in White Rock, NM

Population: 5,568 | New Mexico

111
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

White Rock is 11% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
151
Home Values
94
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 111, White Rock, NM is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 11% more expensive than the national average and 24% above the New Mexico state average of 86. White Rock is a smaller community of 5,568 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

The median household income in White Rock is $150,714, which is 101% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

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
$150,714
vs US Median ($75,149)
+101%

Housing

Median Home Value
$460,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,820/mo

Everyday Prices in White Rock

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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