Urbandale, Iowa vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 8.4% cheaper than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $96,135 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Urbandale, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher