Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 47.1% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $73,533 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Newark
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Las Cruces, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  111.2% higher
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher