Monterey Park, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 29.4% cheaper than Monterey Park, California.

You would need a salary of $35,294 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Monterey Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Monterey Park, California
Monterey Park, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Monterey Park, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher