Big Spring, Texas vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 11.9% more expensive than Big Spring, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,965 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Spring, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Big Spring, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Big Spring, Texas
Big Spring, TX vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Big Spring, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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