Sacramento, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 6.3% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $93,750 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Sacramento, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher