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

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Is it cheaper to live in Palacios or is it cheaper to live in Las Cruces?
- Palacios is 4.9% less expensive than Las Cruces.

Which city has more affordable housing, Palacios or Las Cruces?
- Palacios housing costs are 31.4% less expensive than Las Cruces housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Las Cruces or is Health Care more affordable in Palacios.
- Health related expenses are 21.7% more in Palacios.
 Las Cruces, NMPalacios, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock79.4100
 Food & Groceries94.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock105.4100
 Housing71.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$158,500$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock76.2100
 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 Palacios    1 Reviews

Thee Great Escape Hatch. Does the idea of a sleepy fishing village on the coast where there isn't a mash of tourists sound appealing? Did you know this area has the  More

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