Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Santa Cruz, New Mexico


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, New Mexico is 56.3% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $32,801 in Santa Cruz, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Santa Cruz, NM
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Santa Cruz, NM
Compared to Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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