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


The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 30.5% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $52,134 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Orange, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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