Santa Clara, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 51.5% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $24,245 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Santa Clara, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher