Santa Clarita, California vs. Tijeras, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tijeras, New Mexico is 32.0% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $34,000 in Tijeras, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tijeras, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Tijeras
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Tijeras, NM
Compared to Santa Clarita, Tijeras is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower