Cost of Living in Lea County, NM

Modeled annual cost: $48,427.

Median family income: $79,139.

Affordability Snapshot

NM County Median

$46,328

State Rank

8thMost expensive counties in NM out of 33See New Mexico county rankings

Median Income

$79,139

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Lea County, NM.

$13,157 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$48,427

Per year

  • Transport:$13,157
  • Housing:$9,672
  • Taxes:$9,021
  • Healthcare:$8,281
  • Other Costs:$4,257
  • Food:$4,039
  • Childcare:$0

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

Cheaper counties in New Mexico

1Luna County, NM
$42,974
2Sierra County, NM
$43,139
3Torrance County, NM
$43,450
4Bernalillo County, NM
$43,985
5Otero County, NM
$44,122

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Cost of Living in Lea County, NM (2026)