Santa Barbara, California vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 61.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $33,722 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Santa Barbara, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower