Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 5.3% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $78,952 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
18% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Las Cruces, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher