Chama, New Mexico vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 130.5% more expensive than Chama, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $115,249 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chama, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Chama, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
331% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Chama, New Mexico
Chama, NM vs. Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Chama, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.5% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  409.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher