Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 34.9% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $75,516 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Tempe
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Las Cruces, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher