Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 20.5% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $79,524 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Philadelphia, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  47.9% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower