Cost of Living Calculator - Fayetteville, Arkansas vs Las Cruces, New Mexico


The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 9.0% cheaper than Fayetteville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $68,219 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Fayetteville, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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