Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 1.8% cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $84,482 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Oak Ridge, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower