Houston, Texas vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 12.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $161,719 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Houston, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower