Elko, Nevada vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 17.9% cheaper than Elko, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $123,156 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Elko, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Elko, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Elko, Nevada
Elko, NV vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Elko, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower