Dallas, Texas vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 17.3% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,005 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Dallas, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower