Las Cruces, NM vs Roswell, NM

Roswell is moderately more affordable than Las Cruces, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Las Cruces scores 78 compared to 69 for Roswell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Las Cruces can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Las Cruces is $946/month compared to $840/month in Roswell — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roswell is more affordable at $139,200 median vs $217,400.

Median household income in Las Cruces is $55,176 compared to $50,294 in Roswell (+9.7%). The higher salaries in Las Cruces partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Las Cruces spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Roswell.