San Diego, California vs. Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Teresa, New Mexico is 45.7% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $16,291 in Santa Teresa, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Teresa, New Mexico is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Santa Teresa
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Santa Teresa, NM
Compared to San Diego, Santa Teresa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower