Waterloo, Iowa vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 16.0% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,986 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Waterloo, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% higher
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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