Farmington, NM vs Sunland Park, NM

Sunland Park is moderately more affordable than Farmington, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Farmington scores 79 compared to 71 for Sunland Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farmington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $993/month compared to $770/month in Sunland Park — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sunland Park is more affordable at $194,900 median vs $225,400.

Median household income in Farmington is $63,745 compared to $52,147 in Sunland Park (+22.2%). While Farmington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Sunland Park.