Sonoma, California vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 50.8% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $66,387 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Sonoma, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower