Cost of Living in Sandoval County, NM

Modeled annual cost: $52,209.

Median family income: $94,544.

Affordability Snapshot

NM County Median

$46,328

State Rank

3thMost expensive counties in NM out of 33See New Mexico county rankings

Median Income

$94,544

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Sandoval County, NM.

$13,907 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$52,209

Per year

  • Housing:$13,907
  • Transport:$13,230
  • Taxes:$9,955
  • Other Costs:$5,611
  • Healthcare:$5,340
  • Food:$4,165
  • 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
4Bernalillo County, NM
$43,985
5Otero County, NM
$44,122

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Cost of Living in Sandoval County, NM (2026)