Cost of Living Calculator - Albuquerque, New Mexico vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 33.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $147,070 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  41.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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