Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 22.6% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $106,692 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Salem
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Las Cruces, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower