Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 112.9% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $106,467 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
306% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.9% higher
      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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher