Harlingen, Texas vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 18.1% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $76,768 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Harlingen, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.1% higher