Washington, District of Columbia vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 44.6% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $27,722 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Washington, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower