Cost of Living
Children's Fantasy Garden at the Albuquerque Bio ParkCommunities throughout Metro New Mexico offer a broad range of amenities and lifestyle options that are both attractive and affordable. New Mexico is often ranked as one of the most affordable places to live in the country. In 2006 Forbes.com ranked Albuquerque #1 Best Place for Business and Careers in the Best Metro Category. In New Mexico, the overall cost of living ranks around the national average. Add to that:
Together, you get one of the best values in the nation when it comes to cost of living.
The cost of living index produced by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) compares price levels for consumer goods and services where 100.0 denotes the national average for all participants. The index reflects cost differentials for a mid-management standard of living.
