Oakland, California vs. Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Teresa, New Mexico is 50.7% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $24,674 in Santa Teresa, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Teresa, New Mexico is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Santa Teresa
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Santa Teresa, NM
Compared to Oakland, Santa Teresa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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