Downey, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 25.2% cheaper than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $56,066 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Downey, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher