Lawrence, Kansas vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 10.4% cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $67,194 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Lawrence, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower