Cost of Living Calculator - Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 72.8% more expensive than Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $86,375 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico
Eldorado At Santa Fe, NM vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Eldorado At Santa Fe, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.8% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  32.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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