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


The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 15.4% cheaper than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $84,600 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs Las Cruces, NM
Compared to El Centro, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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