Columbia, Maryland vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 29.4% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $35,292 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Columbia, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower