Independence, Oregon vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 18.9% cheaper than Independence, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $40,534 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Independence, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Independence, Oregon
Independence, OR vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Independence, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher