Madison, Wisconsin vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 17.7% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $74,112 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Madison, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower