Agua Fria, NM vs Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Santa Clara Pueblo is moderately more affordable than Agua Fria, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Agua Fria scores 89 compared to 81 for Santa Clara Pueblo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Agua Fria can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Agua Fria is $1,143/month compared to $1,014/month in Santa Clara Pueblo — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Santa Clara Pueblo is more affordable at $205,700 median vs $264,900.

Median household income in Agua Fria is $47,438 compared to $42,083 in Santa Clara Pueblo (+12.7%). While Agua Fria is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Agua Fria spend roughly 28.9% of their income on rent, less than the 28.9% in Santa Clara Pueblo.