Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 28.4% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $53,663 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Fort Collins, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower