Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 101.0% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $40,192 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Seattle
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Las Cruces, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.0% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  315.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% lower
  Commute
  86.1% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher