Costa Mesa, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 35.9% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $70,529 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Costa Mesa, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
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  Personal
  0.9% higher
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