Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 41.7% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $99,174 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Columbia
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Las Cruces, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher