Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, New Mexico vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 88.5% more expensive than Santa Cruz, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $141,404 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Santa Cruz, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Seattle
than in Santa Cruz, New Mexico
Santa Cruz, NM vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.5% higher
      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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% lower
  Commute
  61.4% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher

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