Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 8.0% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $119,504 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Albuquerque, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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