Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 7.4% cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $64,802 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Las Cruces, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  39.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower