Houston, Texas vs. La Luz, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Luz, New Mexico is 17.8% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,099 in La Luz, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Luz, New Mexico is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in La Luz
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. La Luz, NM
Compared to Houston, La Luz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower