Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Taft, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taft, California is 4.1% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $52,036 in Taft, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taft, California is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% more expensive in Taft
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Taft, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, Taft is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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