Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Las Cruces, New Mexico


The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 45.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,825 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Boston, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% lower

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