Santa Barbara, California vs. Hanover, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hanover, New Mexico is 66.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $16,820 in Hanover, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hanover, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Hanover
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Hanover, NM
Compared to Santa Barbara, Hanover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.4% 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
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower