Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. China Lake Acres, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in China Lake Acres, California is 1.3% cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $78,946 in China Lake Acres, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, China Lake Acres, California is cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in China Lake Acres
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. China Lake Acres, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, China Lake Acres is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher