Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Aguascalientes?

Puerto Vallarta is 45.4% more expensive than Aguascalientes overall. Rent is 125.5% higher, groceries 29.1% more expensive, and restaurants 22.6% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Aguascalientes or Puerto Vallarta?

Aguascalientes has a purchasing power index of 66.0 while Puerto Vallarta has 47.9 (NYC = 100). Aguascalientes offers better purchasing power.

Aguascalientes vs Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta is 45.4% more expensive, rent 126% higher (2026)

Category	🇲🇽 Aguascalientes	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Difference
Cost of Living	26.0	37.8	+45.4%
Rent	10.6	23.9	+125.5%
Groceries	41.6	53.7	+29.1%
Restaurants	46.0	56.4	+22.6%
Purchasing Power	66.0	47.9	-27.4%

Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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