Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California City, California is 14.2% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $42,895 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California City, California is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in California City
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. California City, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, California City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower