Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 17.0% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $58,503 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, 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
5% more expensive in Sun City
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Sun City, AZ
Compared to Las Cruces, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher