Los Angeles, California vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 52.6% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $152,579 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Los Angeles, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% lower
      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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  55.3% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower