Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Vandenberg AFB, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vandenberg AFB, California is 70.4% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $127,814 in Vandenberg AFB, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vandenberg AFB, 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
215% more expensive in Vandenberg AFB
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Vandenberg Afb, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, Vandenberg Afb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.4% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher