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Las Cruces, NM vs Kirksville, MO

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Is it cheaper to live in Kirksville or is it cheaper to live in Las Cruces?
- Kirksville is 10.1% less expensive than Las Cruces.

Which city has more affordable housing, Kirksville or Las Cruces?
- Kirksville housing costs are 46.7% less expensive than Las Cruces housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Las Cruces or is Health Care more affordable in Kirksville.
- Health related expenses are 41.1% more in Kirksville.
 Las Cruces, NMKirksville, MOUnited States
 Overall  Unlock75.1100
 Food & Groceries94.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock122.2100
 Housing71.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$131,900$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock63.9100
 Miscellaneous92.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 2 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 4 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  More

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Reviews for Kirksville    5 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

kirksvilles a nice town but too small for this guy. Lived there for 18 yrs and decided to move back to the east  More

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"Hello there!" "Welcome to Kirksville!!" I was born in Kirksville. I lived here for thirty-one years. I know from experience, this small town is a Mighty Great  More

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I am only a short timer here (two years)but have already become accustomed to, and appreciative of,the lack of violent crime. There is no fear of walking alone at night  More

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