Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 1.6% cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $44,258 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Indianapolis, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower