What is the Average Cost of living in New Mexico per month/year?

Although unexpected, New Mexico is a very pricy state to live in. However, in some categories it is lower. For example, utilities such as electricity, gas and telephone. The price of food, transportation, health and other expenses such as state taxes and insurances are all at or just marginally over the average but the cost of housing is considerably more. The median house price at the lower end is $146,000 while at the higher end it is over $340,000.