Santa Cruz, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 44.0% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $47,617 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Santa Cruz, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher