Lewiston, Maine vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 3.0% cheaper than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $213,357 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Lewiston, Maine
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
18% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Lewiston, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower