Belen, New Mexico vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 8.0% more expensive than Belen, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $54,010 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Belen, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Belen, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Belen, New Mexico
Belen, NM vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Belen, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% higher
      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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher