Cost of Living in Loving, NM

With a cost of living index of 84, Loving, NM is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 16% cheaper than the national average and in line with the New Mexico state average. Loving is a small community of 1,317 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Loving's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,231 (7% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $177,400 (42% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Loving is $60,203, which is 20% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 25% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. 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.