Alpine, Texas vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 0.9% cheaper than Alpine, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,526 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Alpine, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Alpine, Texas
Alpine, TX vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Alpine, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher