2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Las Cruces, NM vs Leon Valley, TX

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Is it cheaper to live in Leon Valley or is it cheaper to live in Las Cruces?
- Leon Valley is 9.3% more expensive than Las Cruces.

Which city has more affordable housing, Leon Valley or Las Cruces?
- Leon Valley housing costs are 9.2% more expensive than Las Cruces housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Las Cruces or is Health Care more affordable in Leon Valley.
- Health related expenses are 10.5% more in Leon Valley.
 Las Cruces, NMLeon Valley, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock91.3100
 Food & Groceries94.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock95.7100
 Housing71.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$253,400$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock100.3100
 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 Leon Valley    2 Reviews

Leon Valley is an excellent place to live. As a longtime resident, I feel that I can speak honestly to the character of this city , it's current Mayor as well as our  More

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Over 11 years ago

Hello. I've lived in Leon Valley for eight years, and I like the town well enough. Looking at the city data web site, it seems to have been stable as far as crime goes  More

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