Charleston, Illinois vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 17.9% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,740 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Charleston, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher