Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 8.7% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $59,317 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Lincoln, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  35.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher