Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Plainsboro, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 65.6% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $82,814 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Plainsboro
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to Las Cruces, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.6% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  96.1% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher