Melbourne, Florida vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 11.5% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $62,802 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Melbourne, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower