The median home price in New Mexico is $290,000, below the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $53,000, the price-to-income ratio is 5.5x.
Property taxes in New Mexico average 0.8% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $2,320 per year, or $193 per month added to your mortgage payment.
New Mexico has a state income tax of 1.7%–5.9%. Factor this into your take-home pay when calculating how much mortgage you can afford.
The cost of living index in New Mexico is 92 (national average = 100). Everyday expenses beyond housing are close to the national average.