Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. La Porte, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Porte, Texas is 12.0% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $56,660 in La Porte, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Porte, Texas is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in La Porte
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. La Porte, TX
Compared to Las Cruces, La Porte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  57.9% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher