Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 13.0% cheaper than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $65,234 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Grand Junction, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher