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


The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 65.0% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $17,520 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Las_Cruces, NM
Compared to Berkeley, Las_Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower

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