Capitan, NM Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Capitan, New Mexico?
$1,950 / month
for a family, 63.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $23,400 for the year for a family.
$2,033 / month
for a single person, 57.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,400 for the year for a single person.

Capitan cost of living score
89
Less expensive
11.0% lower
than the US average
0.7% higher
than the New Mexico average
Capitan, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.0% lower than the U.S. average and 0.7% lower than the average for New Mexico.

Capitan, NM

Housing costs in Capitan?
A typical home costs $122,600, which is 63.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.1% less expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Capitan costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Capitan?
To live comfortably in Capitan, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $23,400 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Capitan?
The cost of living in Capitan, NM is relatively low compared to other places around the United States. The median home value is only $77,900, and housing costs are 17.3% lower than the national average. The cost of utilities is also very reasonable; residents typically pay 8% less for electricity than the national average. Groceries are similarly inexpensive at 2% below the US average. Other costs, such as transportation and health care, are also cheaper in Capitan when compared to other cities in America. All told, it's a great place to live if you're looking for an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCapitanNew MexicoUnited States
    Unlock88.4100.0
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  57.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$267,100$338,100
  105.0  Unlock100.0
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  93.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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I live a few miles outside Capitan in a beautiful rural area. I joined here only to be able to counter the extremely negative reviews published. Capitan is my market  More

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Over 7 years ago

The community is far from friendly and very trashy. Village government is twisted with an even more bizarre police department. Locals remind you "NM is a buyer beware  More

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Over 18 years ago

People who've lived in other places frequently comment on Capitan's great weather. Having lived here most of my life, I can't compare Capitan's climate to other places  More

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