Monrovia, California vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 50.4% cheaper than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $133,798 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Monrovia, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  53.6% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower