Tehachapi, California vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 21.1% cheaper than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $51,300 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Tehachapi, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower