Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 83.7% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $45,928 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Boston
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Las Cruces, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.7% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  250.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  78.3% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.1% higher