What is a pro or con of living in Las Cruces, New Mexicocompared to St. Paul, Minnesota?

Childcare is 46% cheaper in Las Cruces.

What salary do I need to live in Las Cruces, New Mexico copmared to St. Paul, Minnesota?

A salary of $66,500 in St. Paul, Minnesota could decrease to $56,316 in Las Cruces, New Mexico (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ST. PAUL vs. LAS CRUCES
Cost of Living Comparison

St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 15.3% cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $56,316 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
46% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in St. Paul, Minnesota

St. Paul, MN vs. Las Cruces, NM

Compared to St. Paul, Las Cruces is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

21.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.7% higher

Commute

32.6% lower

Health

13.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.2% lower

Cost of Food

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St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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