Cost of Living Calculator - La Mesa, California vs Santa Fe, New Mexico


The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 25.3% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $74,705 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs Santa Fe, NM
Compared to La Mesa, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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