Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Arlington, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 20.7% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $60,359 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Arlington
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Arlington, TX
Compared to Las Cruces, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  55.1% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher