Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 29.4% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $64,693 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, 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
40% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower