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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Las Cruces, NM — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from El Paso, TX area

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You'd spend $1.4K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.2K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from El Paso, TX area
Overall Cost
↑ 19.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,430
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.2K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Las Cruces, NM

Population:115K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$279K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:119
Median Home:$558K

Las Cruces, NM

The Land of Enchantment

115K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in New Mexico, this city has a population of 115K residents.

Austin, TX

The Lone Star State

979K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Live music capital
  • •Major tech hub
  • •SXSW festival city

Major Industries

TechnologyMusic IndustryEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Las Cruces, NM vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 60.8%
Las Cruces, NM
$1,793
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,091
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📦Other
↑ 8.0%
Las Cruces, NM
$1,613
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$128
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 18.3%
Las Cruces, NM
$498
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$91.01
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 5.1%
Las Cruces, NM
$1,222
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$62.03
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 12.2%
Las Cruces, NM
$482
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$58.78
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🛒Groceries
↑ 3.0%
Las Cruces, NM
$931
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$27.97
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$652
To$1,585
↑ $933
1 Bed
From$827
To$1,685
↑ $858
2 Bed
From$911
To$1,995
↑ $1,084
3 Bed
From$1,270
To$2,525
↑ $1,255
Las Cruces, NMZIP-level data

1BR range: $950–$1,260/mo

Austin, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,490–$2,350/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,539
Monthly in Las Cruces, NM
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,459
Difference

Home Values

Las Cruces
Austin
$279K
Median Value
$558K
↓ -0.9%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +42%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$203K - $351K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 100% more expensive than Las Cruces

Calculate payment - Las CrucesCalculate payment - Austin

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.1K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$589
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.7%
Rate difference

Las Cruces, NM

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
New Mexico State Tax
Effective: 4.7%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,826/month
$105.9K

Austin, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Las Cruces, NM Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.6%
Property Tax:0.8%

Austin, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Las Cruces
Austin
67 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
22.1%
Good Air Days
42.6%
95 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡☀
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.7°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
97 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+2.7°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
97 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between New Mexico and Texas on TaxTakeHome.com

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