Plainview, Texas vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 21.9% more expensive than Plainview, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,949 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainview, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Plainview, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Plainview, Texas
Plainview, TX vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Plainview, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher