Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $889 in New Mexico versus $824 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 7% cheaper on rent than New Mexico, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $65,604 in New Mexico and $77,176 in Wyoming — about 15% higher in Wyoming. New Mexico has a top state income tax rate of 5.90% and a 4.875% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.875%
4%
+0.9 pp in New Mexico
Income Tax (top rate)
5.90%
None
+5.9 pp in New Mexico
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$889
$824
+7% in New Mexico
Median Home Value
$266,700
$311,200
+17% in Wyoming
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$65,604
$77,176
+18% in Wyoming
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
57.2°F
46.5°F
+10.7°F in New Mexico
New Mexico vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in New Mexico or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $824 runs about 7% below New Mexico's $889, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in New Mexico than in Wyoming?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $36,000 a year in New Mexico versus $33,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, New Mexico or Wyoming?
- New Mexico has a top state income tax rate of 5.90% and a 4.875% state sales tax. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in New Mexico/Wyoming — 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.