San Diego, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 28.9% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $46,197 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to San Diego, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher