El Valle de Arroyo Seco, NM vs Los Chaves, NM

Los Chaves is moderately more affordable than El Valle de Arroyo Seco, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. El Valle de Arroyo Seco scores 83 compared to 79 for Los Chaves, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of El Valle de Arroyo Seco can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in El Valle de Arroyo Seco is $1,077/month compared to $860/month in Los Chaves — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Los Chaves has cheaper rent, El Valle de Arroyo Seco actually has lower median home values ($214,400 vs $240,500).

Median household income in El Valle de Arroyo Seco is $69,556 compared to $81,320 in Los Chaves (-14.5%). Los Chaves offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of El Valle de Arroyo Seco spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Los Chaves.