San Jose, California vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 61.2% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $58,256 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to San Jose, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.2% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  51.1% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower