Phoenix, Arizona vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 23.2% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $42,249 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Phoenix, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% lower
      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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower