Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. La Plata, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Plata, Maryland is 36.6% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $152,252 in La Plata, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Plata, Maryland is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in La Plata
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. La Plata, MD
Compared to Las Cruces, La Plata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher