Cost of Living in Zuni Pueblo, NM: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$62364% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$49,313about $4,109/month · 43% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$81,70075% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (93%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $24,920 a year. That is $12 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 3 of 44 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Zuni Pueblo

$623

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

$1,125

Truth or Consequences

$658

$1,183

$1,478

$1,438

$2,678

How much do households earn in Zuni Pueblo?

Under $25k

26.9%

$25k–50k

27.4%

$50k–100k

20.1%

$100k–150k

11.3%

$150k+

3.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Zuni Pueblo overall?

Everyday prices in New Mexico overall are 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Zuni Pueblo, so the New Mexico figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Zuni Pueblo

⚡ Electric bill$120a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Zuni Pueblo

Commute to work26 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree7%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home93%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line29.9%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment7.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Zuni Pueblo?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $56 a month less than renting.

Renting

$623

Owning

$567

Owning assumes a typical $81,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,170 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Zuni Pueblo, NM?

Renting in Zuni Pueblo costs a median of about $623 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Mexico median is $1,181.

How much do I need to make to live in Zuni Pueblo?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $24,920 a year, or $12 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Zuni Pueblo cheap or expensive?

Zuni Pueblo is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.2% of the typical household income of $49,313. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 44 New Mexico cities we track.

Is Zuni Pueblo 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 Zuni Pueblo?

The median home value in Zuni Pueblo is $81,700, about 1.7 times the typical yearly household income.

5,864 people live in Zuni Pueblo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Zuni Pueblo, NM expensive to live in?