Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Bay City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Texas is 4.8% cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $109,491 in Bay City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Texas is cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Bay City
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Bay City, TX
Compared to Las Cruces, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower