Moving to Kentucky from New Mexico
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Mexico to Kentucky? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Mexico to Kentucky, you would find that Kentucky is 4.3% cheaper than New Mexico. A $75,000 salary in New Mexico would need to be roughly $69,130 in Kentucky to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Mexico and Kentucky.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $69,130
To maintain the same standard of living in Kentucky
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 5.5% less
Groceries
pay 9.7% less
Transportation
pay 8.5% more
Housing
pay 5.6% less
Childcare
pay 6.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.8% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Kentucky compared to New Mexico.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Kentucky performs significantly better than New Mexico across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
New Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kentucky leads in uninsured rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Kentucky generally does better on what about housing?, though New Mexico leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
New Mexico generally does better on infrastructure, though Kentucky leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Kentucky generally does better on employment & economy, though New Mexico leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
New Mexico performs better than Kentucky across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Santa Fe | Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/22°F (9°/-5°C) | 52°/31°F (11°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/43°F (23°/6°C) | 78°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/53°F (28°/12°C) | 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/28°F (12°/-2°C) | 59°/38°F (15°/3°C) |
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| Month | Santa Fe | Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°/19°F (5.9°/-7.4°C) | 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.1°C) |
| Feb | 47°/21°F (8.3°/-6.2°C) | 50°/30°F (10.0°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 54°/27°F (12.3°/-2.6°C) | 60°/37°F (15.4°/2.8°C) |
| Apr | 63°/33°F (17.4°/0.6°C) | 70°/46°F (20.9°/7.6°C) |
| May | 73°/43°F (22.6°/6.3°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.8°C) |
| Jun | 83°/52°F (28.3°/11.2°C) | 86°/64°F (30.1°/17.7°C) |
| Jul | 85°/56°F (29.6°/13.4°C) | 89°/68°F (31.9°/19.9°C) |
| Aug | 83°/55°F (28.1°/12.8°C) | 89°/66°F (31.6°/18.9°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/9.1°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.4°C) |
| Oct | 65°/38°F (18.6°/3.1°C) | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) |
| Nov | 53°/28°F (11.6°/-2.5°C) | 59°/38°F (15.2°/3.1°C) |
| Dec | 43°/19°F (6.2°/-7.4°C) | 48°/29°F (8.8°/-1.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Kentucky than New Mexico?
On average Kentucky is about 8% less expensive than New Mexico, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Kentucky?
Budget about $17,282 for 3 months in Kentucky (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Kentucky safe?
Kentucky performs significantly better than New Mexico across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Kentucky compared to New Mexico?
New Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kentucky leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Kentucky compared to New Mexico?
The average high temperature in Bowling Green is 69°F, compared to 64°F in Santa Fe. Bowling Green receives around 49.9 in of rainfall per year, while Santa Fe gets 15.7 in.
