5 Best Places in New Mexico for a Couple to Live on Only Social Security

2. Tucumcari

Insider Monkey Score: 10.30

Livability Score: 63

Median Rent: $725

IM Cost of Living: 72.8

Tucumcari features attractions such as the Mesalands Dinosaur Museum and the New Mexico Route 66 Museum. The historic Route 66 is one of the oldest highways in the country and is often referred to as the Mother Road. In addition, Tucumcari is the most affordable destination on our list in terms of rent. Its affordability, combined with its rich cultural heritage, makes it one of the best places in New Mexico for a couple to live on only social security.