Cost of Living in Tularosa, NM

With a cost of living index of 73, Tularosa, NM is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 27% cheaper than the national average and 13% below the New Mexico state average of 86. Tularosa is a small community of 2,584 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Tularosa's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,043 (21% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $117,600 (61% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.6x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Tularosa is $45,147, which is 40% 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.