Wichita, Kansas vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 2.3% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $71,630 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Wichita, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher