Lake Elsinore, California vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 38.4% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $30,789 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  55.9% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower