Wichita Falls, Texas vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 10.3% more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,152 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Falls, TX vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Wichita Falls, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% higher
      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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  33.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher