What is a pro or con of living in Carmel Valley Village, Californiacompared to Santa Fe, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 149% more expensive in Carmel Valley Village.

What salary do I need to live in Carmel Valley Village, California copmared to Santa Fe, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Santa Fe, New Mexico should increase to $90,789 in Carmel Valley Village, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA FE vs. CARMEL VALLEY VILLAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel Valley Village, California is 81.6% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $90,789 in Carmel Valley Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carmel Valley Village, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Carmel Valley Village
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe, NM vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA

Compared to Santa Fe, Carmel Valley Village is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

81.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

167.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% lower

Commute

28.7% higher

Health

74.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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