Taos, New Mexico vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 13.6% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $43,219 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Las_Cruces, NM
Compared to Taos, Las_Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher