Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 5.4% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,715 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher