San Marcos, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 26.6% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $36,680 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to San Marcos, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher