Farmington, New Mexico vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 6.6% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $67,184 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Farmington, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% higher
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher