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


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 30.0% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $97,500 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, 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
34% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  55.6% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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