Chama, New Mexico vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 1.5% more expensive than Chama, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $50,729 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Chama, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Chama, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Chama, New Mexico
Chama, NM vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Chama, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher