College Station, Texas vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 5.6% cheaper than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,141 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to College Station, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher