San Luis Obispo, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 26.3% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $44,215 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher