What is a pro or con of living in Richardson, Texascompared to Las Cruces, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Richardson.

What salary do I need to live in Richardson, Texas copmared to Las Cruces, New Mexico?

A salary of $120,000 in Las Cruces, New Mexico should increase to $160,527 in Richardson, Texas (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. RICHARDSON
Cost of Living Comparison

Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Richardson, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richardson, Texas is 33.8% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $160,527 in Richardson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Richardson, Texas is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Richardson
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM vs. Richardson, TX

Compared to Las Cruces, Richardson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

84.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% higher

Commute

51.8% higher

Health

13.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Richardson, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Las Cruces, NM vs. Richardson, TX

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