Cost of Living Calculator - Charlottesville, Virginia vs Santa Cruz, New Mexico


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, New Mexico is 17.1% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $82,945 in Santa Cruz, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, New Mexico is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs Santa Cruz, NM
Compared to Charlottesville, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% lower
      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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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