Lansing, Michigan vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 6.2% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $79,676 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Lansing, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher