Preston, Idaho vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 11.4% cheaper than Preston, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $66,481 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Preston, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Preston, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Preston, Idaho
Preston, ID vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Preston, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher