Murray, Kentucky vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 8.6% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $34,529 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Murray, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher