Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 60.2% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $640,958 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, 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
129% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.2% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  76.0% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher