Boise City, Idaho vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 28.3% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $53,755 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Boise City, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher