Cost of Living in Bernalillo County, NM

Modeled annual cost: $43,985.

Median family income: $84,404.

Affordability Snapshot

NM County Median

$46,328

State Rank

30thMost expensive counties in NM out of 33See New Mexico county rankings

Median Income

$84,404

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Bernalillo County, NM.

$11,272 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,985

Per year

  • Transport:$11,272
  • Housing:$10,736
  • Taxes:$7,920
  • Healthcare:$5,340
  • Other Costs:$4,609
  • Food:$4,108
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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1Luna County, NM
$42,974
2Sierra County, NM
$43,139
3Torrance County, NM
$43,450

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Cost of Living in Bernalillo County, NM (2026)