Melrose, New Mexico vs. Sierra Vista, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sierra Vista, Arizona is 34.5% more expensive than Melrose, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $67,247 in Sierra Vista, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sierra Vista, Arizona is more expensive than Melrose, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Sierra Vista
than in Melrose, New Mexico
Melrose, NM vs. Sierra Vista, AZ
Compared to Melrose, Sierra Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher