Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 18.0% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $88,473 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, 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
48% more expensive in Payson
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Las Cruces, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower