Sandy, Utah vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 34.9% cheaper than Sandy, Utah.

You would need a salary of $48,811 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Sandy, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Sandy, Utah
Sandy, UT vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Sandy, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher