Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 27.8% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,116 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Arlington Heights, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower