Carrizozo, NM vs Clayton, NM

Carrizozo is moderately more affordable than Clayton, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Carrizozo scores 58 compared to 61 for Clayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clayton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrizozo is $618/month compared to $637/month in Clayton — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carrizozo is more affordable at $80,200 median vs $111,500.

Median household income in Carrizozo is $26,121 compared to $40,192 in Clayton (-35%). While Clayton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrizozo spend roughly 28.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Clayton.