Plano, Texas vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 23.5% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $95,669 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Plano, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher