Otero County, NM Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Otero, New Mexico?
$3,120 / month
for a family, 42.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $37,440 for the year for a family.
$2,333 / month
for a single person, 51.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,000 for the year for a single person.

Otero cost of living score
75.2
Less expensive
24.8% lower
than the US average
14.9% lower
than the New Mexico average
Otero New Mex County, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.8% lower than the U.S. average and 14.9% higher than the average for New Mexico.

Otero County, NM

Housing costs in Otero?
A typical home costs $195,700, which is 42.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.7% less expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Otero costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Otero?
To live comfortably in Otero New Mex County, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $37,440 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Otero?
Otero County, NM has a lower cost of living than the US average of 100, with an index of 75.2. This means that items in Otero County are generally more affordable than items in other parts of the country. Additionally, the median value for houses in Otero County is $195,700 which is lower than the US average of $338,100. Together these factors make Otero County an attractive place for those looking to live in an area with a lower cost of living and more affordable housing prices.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesOteroNew MexicoUnited States
    Unlock88.4100.0
  91.7  Unlock100.0
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  50.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$267,100$338,100
  102.4  Unlock100.0
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  77.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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