State College, Pennsylvania vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 16.8% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $97,306 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to State College, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower