Kankakee, Illinois vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 13.1% more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,858 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Kankakee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee, IL vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Kankakee, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher