Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs Las Cruces, New Mexico


The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 52.3% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $35,806 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Las_Cruces, NM
Compared to Monterey, Las_Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  39.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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