Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Sanford, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, Maine is 14.4% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $85,778 in Sanford, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, Maine is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Sanford
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Sanford, ME
Compared to Las Cruces, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher