Lee Acres, NM vs Mesilla, NM

Lee Acres is moderately more affordable than Mesilla, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Lee Acres scores 80 compared to 88 for Mesilla, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mesilla can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lee Acres is $1,137/month compared to $1,058/month in Mesilla — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mesilla has cheaper rent, Lee Acres actually has lower median home values ($182,200 vs $296,200).

Median household income in Lee Acres is $50,846 compared to $73,681 in Mesilla (-31%). While Mesilla is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lee Acres spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Mesilla.