Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 6.5% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $106,491 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, 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
4% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  6.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  37.7% higher
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  Personal
  3.4% lower
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