Odessa, Texas vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 0.8% cheaper than Odessa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,376 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Odessa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Odessa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Odessa, Texas
Odessa, TX vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Odessa, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher