Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Las Cruces, New Mexico


The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 60.2% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $29,821 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Alameda, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.2% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower

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