Columbia, Illinois vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 8.5% cheaper than Columbia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,728 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Columbia, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Columbia, Illinois
Columbia, IL vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Columbia, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower