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


The cost of living in Aptos, California is 85.1% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $231,362 in Aptos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aptos, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Aptos
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs Aptos, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Aptos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.1% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  53.9% higher
  Health
  32.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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