New Braunfels, Texas vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 16.0% cheaper than New Braunfels, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,002 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in New Braunfels, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than New Braunfels, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in New Braunfels, Texas
New Braunfels, TX vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to New Braunfels, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower