salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $26,680 a year. That is $13 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Mexico cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Mexico. It is number 5 of 44 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Aztec?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Aztec
| Size | Aztec | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $592 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $495 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $924 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,205 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,790 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Aztec overall?
Everyday prices in New Mexico overall are 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Aztec, so the New Mexico figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Aztec
Life in Aztec
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Aztec?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $547 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $175,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,500 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Aztec, NM?
Renting in Aztec costs a median of about $667 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Mexico median is $1,181.
How much do I need to make to live in Aztec?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $26,680 a year, or $13 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Aztec cheap or expensive?
Aztec is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.7% of the typical household income of $45,272. It ranks 5th cheapest of 44 New Mexico cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Aztec?
The median homeowner in Aztec pays $1,338 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Aztec more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Mexico are 8% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Aztec?
The median home value in Aztec is $175,000, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
6,150 people live in Aztec. Numbers are typical (middle) values.