Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 70.3% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $170,299 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, 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
167% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Las Cruces, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.3% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher