salaryRent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.9 minutes each way. Most homes (79.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,920 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Mexico cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Mexico. It is number 29 of 44 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sunland Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sunland Park
| Size | Sunland Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $832 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $770 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,074 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,172 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sunland Park 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 Sunland Park, so the New Mexico figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sunland Park
Life in Sunland Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sunland Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $245 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $215,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,520 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sunland Park, NM?
Renting in Sunland Park costs a median of about $1,248 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Mexico median is $1,181.
How much do I need to make to live in Sunland Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,920 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sunland Park cheap or expensive?
Sunland Park is rated OK: rent takes 22.1% of the typical household income of $67,745. It ranks 29th cheapest of 44 New Mexico cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sunland Park?
The median homeowner in Sunland Park pays $1,695 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Sunland Park 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 Sunland Park?
The median home value in Sunland Park is $215,200, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
17,463 people live in Sunland Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.