Penn Valley, California vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 38.4% cheaper than Penn Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $15,388 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Penn Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Penn Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Silver City
than in Penn Valley, California
Penn Valley, CA vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Penn Valley, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower