Bloomfield, NM vs Clayton, NM

Clayton is moderately more affordable than Bloomfield, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Bloomfield scores 69 compared to 61 for Clayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bloomfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomfield is $831/month compared to $637/month in Clayton — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clayton is more affordable at $111,500 median vs $167,800.

Median household income in Bloomfield is $51,212 compared to $40,192 in Clayton (+27.4%). While Bloomfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomfield spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Clayton.