New Mexico vs Washington
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.875%
6.5%
+1.6 pp in Washington
Income Tax (top rate)
5.90%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$889
$1,858
+109% in Washington
Median Home Value
$266,700
$912,100
+242% in Washington
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$65,604
$121,984
+86% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
57.2°F
53.5°F
+3.7°F in New Mexico
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in New Mexico/Washington — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.