Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 29.5% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $37,348 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower