What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Las Cruces, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 139% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Las Cruces, New Mexico?

A salary of $38,500 in Las Cruces, New Mexico should increase to $69,438 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAS CRUCES vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 80.4% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $69,438 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Washington
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Las Cruces, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

80.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

224.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.9% higher

Commute

83.1% higher

Health

10.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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