Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 46.1% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $219,097 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Las Cruces, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher