Kearney, Nebraska vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 6.7% cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $46,648 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Kearney, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  41.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower