Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 8.4% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $54,192 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% more expensive in Lexington
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Las Cruces, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower