Tucson, Arizona vs. Santa Cruz, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, New Mexico is 7.0% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $46,499 in Santa Cruz, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, New Mexico is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Santa Cruz, NM
Compared to Tucson, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher