San Rafael, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 47.6% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $39,328 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to San Rafael, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower