Salem, Oregon vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 18.5% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $32,617 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Salem, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher