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


The cost of living in Forest Ranch, California is 4.8% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $71,382 in Forest Ranch, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Ranch, California is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Forest Ranch
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs Forest Ranch, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Forest Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  47.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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