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


The cost of living in Novato, California is 126.9% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $170,210 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, 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
290% more expensive in Novato
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs Novato, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.9% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  381.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.6% higher

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