Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 45.4% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $61,063 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, 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
109% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher