Richmond, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 27.5% cheaper than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $54,355 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Richmond, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower