Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 3.6% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $72,519 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Fort Wayne, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% higher
      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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher