Tempe, Arizona vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 25.8% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $28,179 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Tempe, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower