Riverside, California vs. White Sands, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in White Sands, New Mexico is 35.3% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $48,490 in White Sands, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, White Sands, New Mexico is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in White Sands
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. White Sands, NM
Compared to Riverside, White Sands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower