Laurel, Maryland vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 31.9% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $51,081 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Laurel, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% lower
      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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower