Galena, Illinois vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $48,322 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Galena, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Galena, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Galena, Illinois
Galena, IL vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Galena, 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower