Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Paramount, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paramount, California is 63.4% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $81,677 in Paramount, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paramount, 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
110% more expensive in Paramount
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Paramount, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, Paramount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  112.6% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher