Roswell, New Mexico vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 16.3% more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $77,336 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Roswell, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher