Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 68.3% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $75,719 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, 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
146% more expensive in Salinas
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
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  68.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  65.9% higher
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  Personal
  4.7% higher
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