Raton, New Mexico vs. Benson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benson, Arizona is 20.2% more expensive than Raton, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $60,099 in Benson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Raton, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benson, Arizona is more expensive than Raton, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Benson
than in Raton, New Mexico
Raton, NM vs. Benson, AZ
Compared to Raton, Benson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher