Bernalillo, NM vs North Valley, NM

Bernalillo is moderately more affordable than North Valley, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Bernalillo scores 84 compared to 89 for North Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bernalillo is $1,061/month compared to $1,063/month in North Valley — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bernalillo is more affordable at $237,100 median vs $290,500.

Median household income in Bernalillo is $61,624 compared to $67,115 in North Valley (-8.2%). While North Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bernalillo spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in North Valley.