Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New York vs Las Cruces, New Mexico


The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 7.2% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $69,583 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Amherst, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher

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