Wells, Maine vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 23.0% cheaper than Wells, Maine.

You would need a salary of $38,515 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Wells, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Wells, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Wells, Maine
Wells, ME vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Wells, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower