Ridgecrest, California vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 13.1% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $54,392 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Ridgecrest, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower