Columbus, Ohio vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 3.4% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $45,422 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Columbus, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher