Rochester, Minnesota vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 9.7% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $57,773 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Rochester, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower