Missoula, Montana vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 25.5% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $37,244 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Missoula, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower