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


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 56.0% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $77,982 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, 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
102% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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