Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 109.5% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $104,731 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, 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
278% more expensive in Monterey
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
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  109.5% higher
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  Food
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  363.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  65.9% higher
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  Personal
  2.8% higher
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