Petaluma, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 29.6% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $52,778 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Petaluma, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher