Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 92.1% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $96,048 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, 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
209% more expensive in San Diego
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.1% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  62.7% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher