Oakland, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 35.4% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $51,671 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Oakland, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower