Chula Vista, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 23.6% cheaper than Chula Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $38,178 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Chula Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Chula Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Chula Vista, California
Chula Vista, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Chula Vista, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher