Belen, New Mexico vs. Lucerne Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lucerne Valley, California is 25.6% more expensive than Belen, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $62,807 in Lucerne Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Belen, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lucerne Valley, California is more expensive than Belen, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Lucerne Valley
than in Belen, New Mexico
Belen, NM vs. Lucerne Valley, CA
Compared to Belen, Lucerne Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  46.8% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher