Renton, Washington vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 42.3% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $20,788 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Renton, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.0% higher
  Commute
  48.3% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower