What is a pro or con of living in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexicocompared to Las Cruces, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 110% more expensive in Placitas (Sandoval County).

What salary do I need to live in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico copmared to Las Cruces, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Las Cruces, New Mexico should increase to $74,491 in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAS CRUCES vs. PLACITAS (SANDOVAL COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico is 49.0% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $74,491 in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Placitas (Sandoval County)
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM vs. Placitas (Sandoval County), NM

Compared to Las Cruces, Placitas (Sandoval County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

49.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

152.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% higher

Commute

34.9% higher

Health

7.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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Las Cruces, NM vs. Placitas (Sandoval County), NM

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