Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Paola, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paola, Kansas is 12.1% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $56,048 in Paola, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paola, Kansas is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Paola
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Paola, KS
Compared to Las Cruces, Paola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher