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


The cost of living in El Centro, California is 18.2% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $47,281 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, 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
13% more expensive in El Centro
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs El Centro, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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