Sacramento, California vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 31.3% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $34,334 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Sacramento, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower