Is Cancun more expensive than Aguascalientes?

Cancun is 21.5% more expensive than Aguascalientes overall. Rent is 61.7% higher, groceries 21.2% more expensive, and restaurants 12.4% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Aguascalientes or Cancun?

Aguascalientes has a purchasing power index of 67.5 while Cancun has 45.6 (NYC = 100). Aguascalientes offers better purchasing power.

Aguascalientes vs Cancun: Cost of Living Comparison (2026)

Category	🇲🇽 Aguascalientes	🇲🇽 Cancun	Difference
Cost of Living	39.1	47.5	+21.5%
Rent	10.7	17.3	+61.7%
Groceries	41.6	50.4	+21.2%
Restaurants	44.2	49.7	+12.4%
Purchasing Power	67.5	45.6	-32.4%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.