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


The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 48.7% cheaper than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $25,664 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Pacifica, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  46.2% lower
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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