Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Joshua Tree, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joshua Tree, California is 24.2% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $62,096 in Joshua Tree, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joshua Tree, 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
57% more expensive in Joshua Tree
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las_Cruces, NM vs. Joshua_Tree, CA
Compared to Las_Cruces, Joshua_Tree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  56.3% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher