Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 121.0% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $154,671 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.0% 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
  27.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  467.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  86.9% higher
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% higher