Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Harlingen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harlingen, Texas is 15.3% cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $42,335 in Harlingen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlingen, Texas is cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Harlingen
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Harlingen, TX
Compared to Las Cruces, Harlingen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% lower
      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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% lower