Lee Acres, NM vs Silver City, NM

Silver City is moderately more affordable than Lee Acres, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Lee Acres scores 80 compared to 71 for Silver City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lee Acres 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 $851/month in Silver City — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Silver City is more affordable at $160,900 median vs $182,200.

Median household income in Lee Acres is $50,846 compared to $39,025 in Silver City (+30.3%). While Lee Acres 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 26.2% in Silver City.