Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 7.5% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $91,413 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
44% more expensive in Columbia
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Las Cruces, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  44.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher