Irvine, California vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 53.9% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $62,706 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Irvine, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% lower
      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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower