Los Angeles, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 35.3% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $32 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Los Angeles, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  51.5% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher