Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 73.4% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $86,707 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, 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
158% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.4% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher