Baltimore, Maryland vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 8.5% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $68,593 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Baltimore, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher