Alamogordo, NM vs Chaparral, NM

Chaparral is moderately more affordable than Alamogordo, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Alamogordo scores 72 compared to 66 for Chaparral, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alamogordo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alamogordo is $886/month compared to $874/month in Chaparral — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chaparral is more affordable at $101,900 median vs $163,600.

Median household income in Alamogordo is $52,515 compared to $46,102 in Chaparral (+13.9%). While Alamogordo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alamogordo spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in Chaparral.