Seattle, Washington vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 50.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $238,831 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Seattle, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.5% higher
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower