Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 40.7% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $63,316 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, 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
54% more expensive in San Diego
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% higher
      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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower