Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Salina, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salina, Kansas is 10.8% cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $57,994 in Salina, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salina, Kansas is cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Salina
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Salina, KS
Compared to Las Cruces, Salina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% lower
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower