Cost of Living Calculator - Las Cruces, New Mexico vs Hays, Kansas


The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 2.5% cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $73,114 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Hays
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs Hays, KS
Compared to Las Cruces, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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