| | Las Cruces, NM | Grand Junction, CO | United States |
| Overall | 83.5 | 99.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.2 | 101.7 | 100 |
| Health | 86.6 | 86.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 71.9 | 109.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $269,700 | $373,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,010.0% | 10,300.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 73.9 | 77.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.6 | 107.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Las Cruces 
50 Reviews
I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my More
Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry More
It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have More
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Reviews for Grand Junction 
54 Reviews
Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one More
I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals, More
I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has More
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