Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 14.6% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $50,732 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, 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
12% more expensive in Tucson
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Las Cruces, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  30.7% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher