Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 6.0% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $52,994 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
75% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Las Cruces, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower