Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 21.7% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $60,838 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
79% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Las Cruces, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  79.3% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower