New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 17.8% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $41,093 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to New Orleans, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher