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


The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 63.5% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $18,231 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Encinitas, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.5% 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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