Altus, Oklahoma vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 24.8% more expensive than Altus, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $93,610 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Altus, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Altus, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Altus, Oklahoma
Altus, OK vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Altus, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% higher
      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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher