Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 39.8% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $69,880 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Las Cruces, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher