Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 111.0% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $126,611 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, 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
238% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.0% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  123.7% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher