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


The cost of living in Goleta, California is 56.3% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $78,158 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, 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
117% more expensive in Goleta
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs Goleta, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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