Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Fe, New Mexico vs Lancaster, California


The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 0.9% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $75,659 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs Lancaster, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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