Cost of Living Calculator - Boulder, Colorado vs Las Cruces, New Mexico


The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 50.2% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $15,551 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Boulder, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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