Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 143.7% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $158,413 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, 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
371% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.7% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  429.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher