Machias, Maine vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 11.0% more expensive than Machias, Maine.

You would need a salary of $83,278 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Machias, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Machias, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Machias, Maine
Machias, ME vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Machias, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher