Cost of Living Calculator - Las Cruces, New Mexico vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 86.9% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $93,473 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, 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
220% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.9% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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