Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 130.6% more expensive than Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $115,310 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico
Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.6% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  71.0% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher