Angustura, NM vs Santa Teresa, NM

Angustura is moderately more affordable than Santa Teresa, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Angustura scores 76 compared to 87 for Santa Teresa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Santa Teresa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Angustura is $979/month compared to $1,259/month in Santa Teresa — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Angustura is more affordable at $191,300 median vs $216,600.

Median household income in Angustura is $52,948 compared to $60,759 in Santa Teresa (-12.9%). The higher salaries in Santa Teresa partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Angustura spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24.9% in Santa Teresa.