Canutillo, TX vs Marfa, TX

Marfa is moderately more affordable than Canutillo, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Canutillo scores 66 compared to 63 for Marfa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Canutillo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Canutillo is $845/month compared to $395/month in Marfa — a 114% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marfa has cheaper rent, Canutillo actually has lower median home values ($110,300 vs $217,600).

Median household income in Canutillo is $43,750 compared to $38,205 in Marfa (+14.5%). While Canutillo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Canutillo spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Marfa.