Aztec, NM vs La Plata, NM

Aztec is moderately more affordable than La Plata, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Aztec scores 67 compared to 76 for La Plata, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of La Plata can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aztec is $765/month compared to $1,000/month in La Plata — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aztec is more affordable at $164,700 median vs $187,000.

Median household income in Aztec is $42,699 compared to $54,801 in La Plata (-22.1%). While La Plata is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aztec spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in La Plata.