Aurora, Colorado vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 29.8% cheaper than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,670 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Aurora, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower