Birmingham, Alabama vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 10.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $55,152 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Birmingham, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher