Cost of Living in Lordsburg, NM

With a cost of living index of 64, Lordsburg, NM is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 36% cheaper than the national average and 23% below the New Mexico state average of 86. Lordsburg is a small community of 2,139 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Lordsburg's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $803 (39% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $86,100 (72% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Lordsburg is $33,899, which is 55% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 28% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.