Sun City, Arizona vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 14.5% cheaper than Sun City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $42,733 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Sun City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, AZ vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Sun City, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower