North Salt Lake, Utah vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 29.1% cheaper than North Salt Lake, Utah.

You would need a salary of $48,241 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in North Salt Lake, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than North Salt Lake, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in North Salt Lake, Utah
North Salt Lake, UT vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to North Salt Lake, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower