Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 5.1% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,443 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Lafayette, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher