Santa Clara, California vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 64.5% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $14,917 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Santa Clara, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.5% 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
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  47.4% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower