Lakewood, Washington vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 30.0% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,093 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Lakewood, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.0% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower

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