Covington, Louisiana vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 15.2% cheaper than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $63,579 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Covington, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower