Las Cruces Metro Area, NM Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
$3,930 / month
for a family, 27.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $47,160 for the year for a family.
$2,567 / month
for a single person, 46.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,800 for the year for a single person.

Las Cruces cost of living score
83.3
Less expensive
16.7% lower
than the US average
5.8% lower
than the New Mexico average
Las Cruces New Mex Metro Area, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.7% lower than the U.S. average and 5.8% higher than the average for New Mexico.

Las Cruces Metro Area, NM

Housing costs in Las Cruces?
A typical home costs $246,100, which is 27.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.9% less expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Las Cruces costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Las Cruces?
To live comfortably in Las Cruces New Mex Metro Area, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $47,160 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Las Cruces?
Las Cruces, NM Metro Area is a great place to live with an affordable cost of living. The median house value in the area is $246,100, which is below the national average of $338,100. This makes Las Cruces very attractive for potential homeowners looking for a more affordable option. Additionally, the cost of living in Las Cruces is 83.3 compared to the US average of 100. This means that overall expenses are lower than average and it's a great place to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle without sacrificing too much in terms of amenities or other costs associated with living in an area.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLas CrucesNew MexicoUnited States
    Unlock88.4100.0
  93.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock82.6100.0
  70.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$267,100$338,100
  100.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock84.6100.0
  91.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

As a 35 year old, lifetime resident of Las Cruces I have seen this town grow A LOT from when I was 10 years old. Unfortunately, the crime has gone up quite a bit but  More

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