Gallup, NM vs Grants, NM

Grants is moderately more affordable than Gallup, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Gallup scores 69 compared to 65 for Grants, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gallup can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gallup is $858/month compared to $750/month in Grants — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grants is more affordable at $123,600 median vs $134,600.

Median household income in Gallup is $57,466 compared to $49,286 in Grants (+16.6%). While Gallup is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gallup spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Grants.